Case Study

Art Gallery Re-Supported And Re-Levelled

Art Gallery Re-Supported And Re-Levelled

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PROJECT PROFILE Summary The world-class, modern Christchurch Art Gallery was badly shaken by the earthquakes that hit New Zealand’s South Island in 2010 and 2011. As the foundation ground suffered quite severe liquefaction, the 33,000 tonne building lost ground support. The Art Gallery’s footings sank unevenly across the 6,500m 2 footprint of the building. Subsidence was as great as 182mm in some places. Using two new, leading edge technologi

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