GC Robertson supported Deben Yacht Club with structural engineering services to verify the performance of cantilevered laterally loaded piles for its new riverside facilities. Variable alluvial ground conditions raised concerns over standard design assumptions, prompting a tailored load testing programme.

Using a barge-mounted excavator and sensor monitoring, lateral forces were applied to confirm pile performance. The results showed minimal deflection, validating the design and ensuring long-term structural stability despite the site’s challenging conditions.