Technical Expertise & Engineering Depth
Specialist engineering analysis, structural mechanics and advanced hydraulic assessments delivering technical certainty for complex civil and water assets.
Rigorous Engineering, Built on Sound Principles
Every design decision is supported by sound engineering principles, appropriate calculations and recognised industry standards. We focus on solutions that are technically robust, practical to construct and fit for their intended purpose.
Technical Analysis
Engineering decisions supported by appropriate calculations, hydraulic assessment and technical analysis, tailored to the requirements of each project.
Standards & Compliance
Designs developed in accordance with relevant British Standards, Eurocodes, Water UK requirements, CIRIA guidance and project-specific specifications.
Technical Review
Independent and structured review of designs, calculations and engineering assumptions to identify issues early and improve confidence in the final solution.
Specialist Engineering Disciplines
Technical engineering services for water, wastewater and infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, combining robust analysis with practical, buildable design.
BS EN 805 · BS EN 1295-1 · BS EN 545 · Water UK requirements
Pipeline & Thrust Restraint
Design and assessment of pressure pipeline systems, including thrust forces, restraint requirements and structural interaction with surrounding ground conditions.
- ✓ Thrust force calculations
- ✓ Bearing capacity assessment
- ✓ Restrained-joint assessment
- ✓ Reinforcement detailing
- ✓ Thrust block design
BS EN 805 · BS EN 752 · Water UK requirements · project specifications
Hydraulic Analysis & Network Modelling
Hydraulic analysis and modelling of clean water, wastewater and drainage systems to assess capacity, performance and design requirements.
- ✓ Hydraulic network modelling
- ✓ Headloss & velocity assessment
- ✓ Gravity drainage analysis
- ✓ Rising main assessment
- ✓ Storage & flow control
BS EN 1992 · BS EN 1997 · relevant project specifications
Structural Design of Buried Assets
Structural design and assessment of buried infrastructure, considering earth pressures, surcharge loads, groundwater, flotation and reinforced concrete requirements.
- ✓ Reinforced concrete design
- ✓ Eurocode-based calculations
- ✓ Crack width assessment
- ✓ Flotation checks
- ✓ Reinforcement detailing
Relevant BS EN standards · project specifications · manufacturer requirements
Pipe Stress, Movement & Restraint
Assessment of pipeline movement, restraint and flexibility requirements for pressure pipework, considering operating conditions, thermal effects, ground conditions and connection constraints.
- ✓ Thermal movement assessment
- ✓ Anchor & restraint forces
- ✓ Flexibility checks
- ✓ Support spacing assessment
UK standards · Eurocodes · Water UK requirements · project specifications
Design Verification & Technical Review
Independent review of engineering designs, calculations and technical submissions to identify design risks, constructability issues, compliance gaps and opportunities for improvement.
- ✓ Design & calculation reviews
- ✓ Constructability assessments
- ✓ Design risk identification
- ✓ Value engineering reviews
UK planning & drainage requirements · Water UK · highway authority requirements
Technical Reports & Adoption Support
Preparation and review of technical documentation supporting planning, drainage, water and highway requirements, including submissions for statutory and utility approval.
- ✓ Technical reports
- ✓ Flood Risk Assessments
- ✓ Drainage strategies
- ✓ Section 38 / 104 submissions
- ✓ Technical query responses
Governing Engineering Standards
Our deliverables are built upon established UK and European regulatory codes.
Water Engineering
• BS EN 805: Water supply systems
• BS EN 1295: Buried pipeline structural design
• Water UK: Design & Construction Guidance (DCG)
• AWWA C200 / C300: High pressure steel & concrete mains
Drainage & Wastewater
• BS EN 752: Drain and sewer systems
• CIRIA C753: The SuDS Manual
• Sewers for Adoption: 7th / 8th Edition (S104)
• CIRIA C689: Culvert design & operation
Civil & Structures
• Eurocode 2 (BS EN 1992): Design of concrete structures
• Eurocode 7 (BS EN 1997): Geotechnical design & earth pressure
• BS 8007 / BS EN 1992-3: Water retaining structures
• CIRIA Report 128: Thrust block design
Highways & Adoptions
• Design Manual for Roads & Bridges (DMRB): CD 356 / CD 524
• Section 38 / 278: Adopted highway works
• Section 185: Public sewer diversions
• Manual for Streets: Urban layout criteria
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Let’s Talk Engineering
Have a project that needs technical input?
From water and wastewater infrastructure to civil engineering and specialist technical design,
our team provides practical engineering expertise to help move your project forward.
- Alvaro@asgengineering.com
- +353 838 667 344
- UK & Europe Operations