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\nLead structural engineer for The Scotts Tower (pictured) was one of six engineers recognised for overcoming project challenges with engineering solutions while\u00a0ensuring safe design and construction at the BCA awards. (Artist\u2019s Impression: Far East Organisation)
\nThe lead structural engineer for The Scotts Tower has been recognised at the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Design Engineering and Safety Excellence Awards, reported The Straits Times.
\nAaron Foong was one of the six engineers recognised in this year\u2019s BCA awards, which recognise engineering solutions which overcame project challenges while ensuring safe design and construction. The six engineers were behind eight projects in Singapore.
\nOne of the few buildings in Singapore with an \u201copen view\u201d concept at its lower storeys, The Scotts Tower\u2019s whole structure is supported by four inward-slanting columns, with the residential units starting only from the third floor up.
\nThe load of the 30-storey residential development is carried by a single, elevated floor plate, freeing up the space on the lower storey and providing more room for residents to move around.
\n\u201cSpace is important because we are living in an environment that\u2019s very dense. Every single footprint area is valuable. If we can free it up in a cost-effective manner, that is something we should strive for,\u201d explained Foong, who is from engineering firm KTP Consultants.
\nHe revealed that his team faced various challenges during the construction process, such as its proximity to an MRT protection zone and unfavourable soil conditions.
\nTo overcome these challenges, the team used a dual-ring earth retaining wall, which enabled them to build the tower while excavating the podium basement. The ring also allowed them to remove the soft clayish soil as it protected the nearby MRT tunnels.
\nOther innovative features include an \u201coutrigger transfer system\u201d, which helped stabilise the building\u2019s structure. With a construction cost of around S$105 million, The Scotts Tower was developed by Far East Organization.
\nAside from The Scotts Tower, BCA also conferred the top award to engineers of these developments \u2013 NUS AS8, SBF Center and the Singapore Management University School of Law building.
\nMeanwhile, merit awards were handed out to engineers of the following developments \u2013 Galaxis, H2O Residences, Intra-Island Cableway at Sentosa Island and Grace Assembly of God Church.
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\nThis article was edited by Denise Djong.
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\nSource : proppertyguru.com.sg\/Property Market
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