Materials Technology

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GHD’s Materials Technology team provides cost-effective, independent professional advice to a diverse client base. We deliver:

  • Design and specification of materials appropriate for their intended service life, environment and loads
  • Engineering management to achieve the design life of structures/plant and their construction materials
  • Engineering of remedial measures for deteriorated structures appropriate to their operating requirements and intended future service life

Access to materials testing and research enables our professionals to develop cost-effective and timely solutions for materials-related issues.

We are committed to assisting clients in achieving lowest life cycle cost asset life, minimising operations downtime and promoting long-term efficiency for ongoing processes.

Services

Our network of materials technology consultants provides solutions for clients in:

  • Diagnosis investigation
  • Remedial engineering
  • Durability assurance
  • Corrosion engineering
  • Construction materials technology
  • Materials testing and research

We advise owners, designers andcontractors to achieve durable structures.

Partner with us and benefit from a unique combination of state-of-the-art knowledge and practical engineering skills.

For further information, contact:

Rodney Paull
T: +61 8 6222 8222
E: Rodney Paull 

Burj Dubai - MTG

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GHD provided Independent Verification, Testing and Audit (IVTA) durability assurance for concrete and structural steel for construction of a spectacular skyscraper in Dubai.

GHD was initially appointed in 2004 to design and review the installation of a cathodic protection system to protect the reinforced concrete piles and raft foundation, as well as to provide advice on securing the long-term durability of the foundations for Burj Dubai.

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Calliope South Wharf Access Jetty

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GHD has delivered Cathodic Protection (CP) repair services to the Calliope South Wharf Access Jetty in Devonport New Zealand. Owned by the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), the Jetty is a pre-cast pre-stressed reinforced concrete structure built in 1982 that connects the outer wharf to the landside base..

The pre-stressing tendons of the main beams of the jetty structure were found to be suffering from corrosion, due to high concentration of chloride ions from the surrounding environment and low concrete covers. The RNZN sought a long-term solution to the deteriorating concrete elements to avoid repetitive repairs.The pre-stressing tendons of the main beams of the jetty structure were found to be suffering from corrosion, due to high concentration of chloride ions from the surrounding environment and low concrete covers. The RNZN sought a long-term solution to the deteriorating concrete elements to avoid repetitive repairs.

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Sunshine Coast Airport

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GHD was commissioned to undertake design and documentation of the Sunshine Coast Airport departure lounge upgrade and terminal extension for the new baggage handling facility.

GHD undertook the design, documentation and post contract engineering services for the redevelopment of the terminal departure lounge at Sunshine Coast Airport.

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The Eleanor Schonell Bridge - Materials Technology

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GHD provided Durability Assurance as part of design and construction support for the 100 year design life, with review to extend to 150 years. Opened on 17 December 2006, the Eleanor Schonell Bridge is Australia’s first bus, cycle and pedestrian-only bridge. It links Brisbane’s Southern suburbs and the St Lucia campus of the University of Queensland. GHD provided structural and civil design for the AUD55M project for Brisbane City Council.

The cable-stayed steel composite structure is only the third of its kind to be built in Australia and is an impressive 520 metres long, with a 185-metre main span. The harp configured support cables are suspended from two reinforced concrete towers rising 70 metres above the river. This landmark infrastructure project features a number of environmentally sustainable design elements, including bio-retention ponds to control the quality of water run-off, minimal use of refill from off-site sources and a bridge alignment that has saved a number of native trees.

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Rodney Paull

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Rodney is GHD’ Service Line Leader for Materials Technology, with responsibility for assisting construction materials development across GHD’s offices. Rodney has more than 30 years' experience in construction materials technology. He worked for Taywood Engineering Limited in Australia, eight years in Singapore and Malaysia establishing and managing the company's offices, and eight years in Hong Kong as a Manager. Prior to that, he was a design engineer with Water Corporation and a technical engineer with CEMEX responsible for concrete quality. Rodney is the author of over 40 technical papers on materials consultancy topics, with emphasis on durability assurance in design/construction and  the investigation and repair of reinforced concrete structures.

Position:  Service Line Leader, Materials Technology
Tel: 61 8 6222 8222

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