Riga Central Station project – Riga, Latvia
Riga central station in Riga is part of the 5 billion euro Rail Baltica Project, whose objective is to integrate the Baltic states into the European rail network. It is the largest infrastructure project in the Baltic region for a hundred years so far.
My company won a piling work package of more than 4 million Euros, including FDP piles, bored piles, sheet piles, micropiles, and ground anchors.
As a site engineer, I was responsible for:
- Executing full displacement piles (FDP) for the train station foundation.
- Managing the piling team to ensure timely and budget-conscious project delivery with the highest quality standards.
- Coordinating the installation of ground anchors and micropiles to protect the near infrastructures.
Project details
How?
- Conducted in-depth studies of construction methods to resolve on-site issues such as concrete pumping blockages and rebar cage vibrations.
- Developed weekly team schedules and project plans to streamline operations.
- Cooperated with the main contractor and sub-contractors to ensure safety and design standards.
- Deployed real-time data collection and analysis to monitor progress and quality for FDP piles.
Results
- The FDP piles met the design requirements, ensuring the foundation’s stability and strength.
- Static load tests confirmed that the bearing loads matched the expected design calculations and qualities.
- The project was delivered within budget, optimizing resource use and minimizing wastage.