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The second distribution center of bol.com in Waalwijk is a good example of what Pelecon structural engineers can do in the field of (large) constructions. The structural engineering consulting firm was involved in the preliminary phase by architecture and engineering firm DENC to select the most appropriate structural design for the automated systems and high-rise racks, taking into account the construction of the adjacent fulfillment center.
Text | Lieke van Zuilekom Image | G.J.Saarberg
"Based on this structural design as well as DENC's aesthetic design, we advised, calculated and drew the foundation and steel structure for the new building," says structural engineer Bastiaan Hoefnagel.
Originally, a mirrored version of the existing fulfillment center was to be built, for which Pelecon structural engineers also designed the structure at the time. "However, due to the ever-increasing developments in automated systems (mechanization), this was abandoned," Hoefnagel said. "For the second distribution center, we designed a completely new structure. The condition was that the building had to be future-proof and able to accommodate the latest developments in mechanization. We therefore searched for an optimal column structure for both the building structure and the mechanization. For the high-rise section, our recommendations included large IPE 750 girders, which allow spans of up to 32 meters."
During construction, Pelecon structural engineers was responsible for checking, for example, the reinforcement and steel structure. Now that the construction is complete, the Gouda-based consultancy firm remains involved for questions, for example, regarding the placement of heavy machinery and installations.
