ideas* modular pier catwalks featured a flatpack design removing the need for onsite welding manufacture
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Apollotec - Naval Base Pier Catwalks
Project Overview
Ideas* was commissioned by Apollotec Engineering to create fabrication drawings for 23 new catwalks for use between piers at a US naval base in Guam.
The main challenge was to design the structure such that it would easily flat pack for shipping from Australia to the USA.
The design featured full aluminium girder construction with stainless steel bolted joints, removing the need for any onsite welding. The uniform design was used to fit various sized catwalk lengths.
The design also included custom aluminium extrusions for the top and bottom stringers. These materials were chosen for their high resistance to corrosion and low weight.
