Temporary Steel Shoring System Structural Review & Certification – Toronto
Parsways Inc. conducted a structural site review of a temporary steel shoring system installed to support removal of an existing platform at a municipal transportation facility.
The review verified that the temporary structural steel support and associated Unistrut framing were installed in general conformance with approved shop drawings and applicable Ontario code requirements.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Completion: August 2024
Sector: Transportation / Municipal Infrastructure
1. The Challenge
Temporary structural steel supports were installed to facilitate removal of an existing platform at a transportation facility.
Platform Removal Stability:
The shoring system was required to maintain structural stability during partial removal of the existing platform assembly.
Conformance with Approved Shop Drawings:
Installation needed to align with approved shop drawings and contract specifications without deviation.
Temporary Grating Support:
Unistrut framing supporting partially removed steel grating required verification for structural adequacy and code compliance.
2. The Engineering Solution
Parsways conducted an on-site structural inspection to verify compliance with approved documents and Ontario code requirements.
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a) Field Review of Steel Support:
The temporary steel shoring was reviewed to confirm general conformance with the approved shop drawings.
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b) Verification of Unistrut Framing:
The Unistrut system supporting the partially removed grating was assessed for compliance with project requirements.
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c) Conformance Confirmation:
Installation was compared against drawings and specifications, with no deviations identified.
3. The Outcome
The temporary steel shoring system was confirmed to be installed in general conformance with approved shop drawings and applicable Ontario Building Code requirements. The structural support maintained stability during platform removal works, and the Unistrut installation met project and code requirements. The project concluded with a stamped structural site review letter documenting compliance for municipal and client records.