Conversion of Central Workshop for Tramcars
In order to be able to carry out the general inspections and regular overhauls of the new generation of low-platform tramcars (mark R) following their introduction into the city´s vehicle fleet, it was necessary to modernize the central repair workshop from both a technical and organizational point of view.
The workshop complex in the eastern quarter of the capital embraces the following areas:
- main shop with mounting jacks for vehicle assembly, testing floor and offices (northern facade and supporting structure are both under preservation order)
- shed building with paint shop, acceptance
- individual workshops, working platforms for bodywork repairing and cleaning
Disciplines
- Railways
- Buildings & Architecture
Companies
Dorsch Engineers GmbH
Client
Munich Public Utilities – Transport Unit, Munich
Duration
From 1996 to 2001
Location
Munich , Germany
Project Activities
DORSCH CONSULT was retained as general managing contractor for the extension and renovation of the workshop with responsibility for the following components:
- Buildings (architecture)
- Building services featuring heating/ventilation/plumbing, mechanical and electrical installations as well as conveying equipment
- Outdoor facilities
- Load-bearing structures
- Hazardous waste including asbestos
- Structural acoustics
- Drainage
- Site supervision
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