Ground & Bogmat Assessment

Ground conditions are critical for crane operations. Inadequate ground preparation is one of the most common causes of crane incidents. We provide engineering analysis to verify that ground conditions and load-spreading arrangements are adequate for the planned loads.

Our bogmat and outrigger pad assessments cover steel and timber crane mats, engineered outrigger pads, and ground bearing capacity verification. We calculate load spread through mats and pads to determine the actual bearing pressure on the underlying soil.

For sites with uncertain ground conditions, we work with geotechnical data to verify bearing capacity and recommend appropriate load-spreading measures. All assessments are PE-certified and reference the relevant Australian Standards.

Deliverables

• Ground bearing pressure calculations
• Bogmat and crane mat verification
• Outrigger pad load spread analysis
• Load distribution through layered mat systems
• Ground improvement recommendations
• PE-certified ground assessment reports

Applicable Standards