Maintenance Shop Extension

Client – CRH Canada Group Inc.

Project Capital Costs - $175K

Scope – Go-To was required to design a extension of existing maintenance shop at DC Scarborough Plant on McCowan Road. The following two options were proposed:

Replace the existing trusses one at a time with new open web steel joist to span new building extension.
Leave existing structure, construct column and beam to carry open web steel joist spanning new extension.

Pros and Cons were provided to the client for each design a structural model were completed. Along with contract drawings a 3D Building Information Model (BIM) was created to show phasing of demolition and new construction.

Services – Structural Design

Existing Hopper Retrofit Design (conveyor side)

Aggregate Bin Retrofit Design

Existing Hopper Retrofit Design (loading side)

Aggregate Hopper Retrofit

Client – CRH Canada Group Inc.

Project Capital Costs - $100K

Scope – Go-To was requested to provide structural engineering services for the retrofit and capacity improvements of the existing hopper structure located at the Port Lands Batch Plant. The retrofit included a new extension overtop of the existing structure to prevent cross-contamination of the material between the hoppers. A 3D Building Information Model (BIM) and a structural model were completed to support the design and drafting activities. To withstand the new loading conditions, Go-To reinforcement the existing deficient members, and strategically added new framing elements at areas of high stress. Go-To also completed field measurements of the existing conditions and supported our client during all stages of construction.

Services – Structural Design

Before Structural Alterations - BIM model

After Structural Alterations - BIM model

Top: Before & After photos

Bottom: Before & After BIM Model

Structural Alterations of Townhouse

Client – Private Client

Project Capital Costs - $75k

Scope – Go-To completed the structural design for the removal of two structural interior walls. The scope included temporary shoring, staged demolition and installation sequence of new supports. Go-To designed new Microlam LVL Beams and built-up timber columns to provide a completely open space for the main floor of the existing townhouse. The structural support system of the basement was reinforcement with steel posts to accommodate the new load path. The interior structural alterations maximized the headroom by using joist hangers, and utilized only one interior column to ensure an open space free of obstructions. Go-To completed a 3D Building Information Model (BIM) of the existing house, based on field measurements, and supported the client in expediting the building permit process to meet the project schedule.

Services – Structural Design and Permit Support