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ration system with a steam turbine unit, critical to combined a raft and numerous piles penetrating
plant operations due to the limited power grid sup- the ground. “Piles can be further optimized by wor-
ply in the area and complex integration with the exi- king together with the raft while maintaining the
sting electrical network. In addition to these techni- tower’s settlement within an acceptable range,” Ei
cal challenges, the project presented logistical and said.
environmental difficulties, given its remote location. During the construction phase, the contractor pro-
A further challenge was meeting the client’s fast- posed a sequential excavation process that divided
tracked schedule. To overcome these complexities the area into sub-zones—two for the MRT station,
and accommodate the accelerated timeline amid and one each for the tower and hotel—that would
a team of engineers distributed globally across five properly control the retaining wall deflections and
offices, Hatch sought a sustainable technology so- speed construction. However, this situation would
lution, digitalizing all workflows and deliverables. cause a significant impact on initial design pre-
Upon completion, the DRC plant will be capable of diction of soil movements. Hatch implemented a
making all the sulfuric acid that the copper mines collaborative digital strategy using Bentley’s open
need while exceeding world standards for sulfur applications, streamlining workflows and facilita-
dioxide emissions, optimizing environmental su- ting quality engineering processes that saved time
stainability. and costs. The project team used STAAD to mo-
del and analyze the structural steel components,
Open Applications in a and OpenPlant and OpenBuildings Designer to
create a digital twin model of the entire acid plant.
Connected Data Environment ProjectWise served as the collaborative platform to
Streamline Workflows establish an open, connected data environment to
manage and share information across five globally
Arup Singapore determined that the project would dispersed engineering offices. “Bentley’s industrial
require a detailed analysis of sub-soil conditions plant products, and specifically ProjectWise, assi-
performed using robust geotechnical solutions, sted the teams in executing the project following
which would provide the team with a solid founda- the same work-sharing principles out of our offices
tion to address the effects of excavation on the in Canada, South Africa, India, Australia, and the
older structures. However, the team had to do all DRC,” commented Johan Palm, project manager
of this while facing a tight deadline. To overcome at Hatch.
the challenge, Arup Singapore deployed Bentley’s Bentley’s open applications provided flexibility
gINT geotechnical and geoenvironmental softwa- within the design environment, enabling a single 3D
re to manage the data throughout its work. Using model to be used for layout, analysis, design, and
gINT, the project team examined the complex se- fabrication. This flexibility also optimized coordina-
diment and gave geotechnical engineers a better tion throughout all stages of engineering and con-
understanding of the soil properties of any given struction, as well as presented opportunities to ca-
area of the development. This capability also allo- pitalize on digitalization to improve efficiencies. The
wed engineers to accurately determine what spe- interoperable digital technology allowed operations
cial tests were needed for each section, as well teams to interact in the model environment for ha-
as helped team leaders easily communicate their zard and operability study checks, improving ope-
findings to project stakeholders. In just one week rations reviews and enhancing operational safety.
after completing ground-investigation works, the Integrating Navigator facilitated digital communica-
team was able to produce a full geotechnical inter- tion with on-site personnel, commissioning teams,
pretive report that assessed all soil properties and and installation contractors through mobile devices
ground risks. and tablets. Providing field teams with real-time di-
gital access to the accurate 3D model eliminated
The contractor Arup Singapore time otherwise needed to deliver drawings on site,
deployed Bentley’s gINT facilitated quality engineering, and enabled issues
to be resolved prior to construction and installation.
“geotechnical and Overall, leveraging Bentley’s intelligent design and
geoenvironmental software analysis applications within the connected data en-
vironment enabled Hatch to upstream quality pro-
to manage the data throughout cesses, improve procurement and logistical strate-
its work gies, and minimize construction rework. The digital
solution allowed geographically dispersed teams to
jointly move the discrete paper isometric drawing
The gINT study revealed that the ground was in production process into continuous digital delivery
reasonably good condition. However, the analysis sets for site fabrication. This capability optimized
also showed that the 290-meter tower would re- coordination between global delivery teams and
quire a deep foundation to avoid disrupting the raft site fabrication to accommodate the aggressive
foundation of the nearby MRT station. Ideally, the schedule. By working in the connected data en-
foundation would minimize ground disturbances vironment with Bentley’s open applications, Hatch
but remain flexible enough to allow for the tower’s was able to accelerate project delivery, streamlining
construction. Arup Singapore chose a design that workflows to cut six weeks from the schedule and

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