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1-Off Engineers produced the highly detailed, working model of the
Falkirk Wheel for engineering consultants Bennett Associates. The model is being
used as the centrepiece of Bennett's exhibition stand at exhibitions around the
world over the next 12 months highlighting the company's involvement in the
British Waterways project. Bennett Associates worked on the ground-breaking
Millennium project as part of a team with Butterley Engineering and Tony Gee &
Partners.
Butterley Engineering were responsible for the overall design and
supply of the wheel with Tony Gee and partners having responsibility for the
design of the major structural elements and Bennetts being responsible for
several elements including:
- The lock gates and their associated structural and mechanical
design
- The gondola gates, their support and 'stability system' together
with the local gondola steel work.
- The main drive system
- The mechanism 'system' design and its interface with the civil
works
"The Falkirk Wheel is a remarkable feat of architectural and
engineering teamwork.
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