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CASE STUDY

Curved steel outbuilding in Tonbridge

MAH Steel supplied the structural steel frame for a bespoke steel-framed outbuilding on Hayesden Lane, Tonbridge. The project features distinctive curved roof rafters together with conventional structural members shown on the GA drawings.

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Flatbed lorry loaded with steel beams, including curved sections, on a sandy building plot
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LocationHayesden Lane, Tonbridge, Kent
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Project typeStructural steel fabrication, galvanising, delivery and HIAB installation support
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Services providedProject management and coordination, fabrication drawings obtained and reviewed prior to manufacture, steel fabrication, galvanising coordination, delivery and HIAB offload
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SteelworkThe frame comprised S355 structural steel including UC203x203x46 columns, UC152x152x30 columns, PFC 180x90x26 and PFC 150x90x24 channels, UB178x102x19 beams, SHS100x100x10 members and bespoke curved fabricated sections. Selected steelwork was hot-dip galvanised for durability.

Project overview

Jamie Poole managed the project from drawing approval through fabrication by Steve Winter and final delivery.
Steel frame installation showing fabricated UB, UC and curved steel members being positioned on site.

Our approach

Design & planning

Fabrication drawings were obtained, reviewed and approved before manufacture commenced. Jamie Poole coordinated the project with the client while ensuring workshop information was complete. Production sequencing was planned so painted and galvanised steelwork arrived in the correct order.

Fabrication

Steve Winter fabricated the structural frame using the approved drawings. The project incorporated bespoke curved sections together with UC, UB, PFC, SHS and RHS members shown on the GA. Selected items were galvanised to provide long-term corrosion protection.

Delivery & installation

Delivery was completed using MAH Steel's 22m HIAB crane vehicle. Danny Powell operated the crane, lifting the curved sections directly into their installation positions from the lorry. This reduced manual handling and supported an efficient erection programme.

Outcome

  • Successful delivery of bespoke curved steelwork.
  • Accurate fabrication to approved drawings.
  • Safe HIAB lifting of oversized curved members.
  • Coordinated painted and galvanised package.
  • Smooth installation programme for the client.
The quality of the fabricated steelwork was excellent, and the delivery made installation straightforward, especially with the large curved sections. Dan, MAH Steel's lorry driver and 22m HIAB crane operator, was a real credit throughout the project. It wasn't an easy job, but he handled the delivery and lifting professionally from start to finish.
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