It’s not only Aussie athletes who are getting in shape for the Olympics

We recently undertook a remedial engineering project at the Australian Institute of Sport with the Australian Sports Commission in Canberra, to repairing a structure which has been in use for over 40 years. 
 
Gymnastics was one of eight foundation sports when the AIS was opened in 1981, athletes and coaches began using the Gymnastics Centre in 1983.  Through in-depth investigations and accurate diagnosis we were able to provide comprehensive remedial solutions to ensure the structural integrity, safety and longevity of the facility.
We recently undertook a remedial engineering project at the Australian Institute of Sport with the Australian Sports Commission in Canberra, to repairing a structure which has been in use for over 40 years. 
 
Gymnastics was one of eight foundation sports when the AIS was opened in 1981, athletes and coaches began using the Gymnastics Centre in 1983.  Through in-depth investigations and accurate diagnosis we were able to provide comprehensive remedial solutions to ensure the structural integrity, safety and longevity of the facility.
 
Senior Remedial Engineer, Andy Yuen, conducted an investigation on the facade cladding to determine compliance with modern safety standards. Water ingress and structural concerns were discovered on the gym floor after rainfall and in the tunnel between the gymnasium and AIS arena. By understanding the condition of existing elements and determining the root causes, we were able to design a holistic approach to repair the structure, to prevent recurrence and ensure the continual safety and operation of the facility into the future.
 
We collaborated with Mahaffey Associates, industry leaders in concrete consulting and investigative contracting, to deliver top-tier results. We are proud to be keeping the AIS facilities in safe shape for Australia’s elite athletes. Good luck to all the Olympic teams headed to Paris 2024!
 
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Principal | Specialist Services Section Manager | Structural Engineer
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Ian McDaid

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