Mason was brought in by Multiplex Constructions (VIC) PTY, LTD. to engineer and manufacture Vibration Isolation systems to isolate a complete block that has 6 buildings on top of it. The block is over the Melbourne Train station. Parts of the block are isolated with Spring Isolators and other portions of the block are isolated with Natural Rubber Bearing Isolators.
Architect: Lab + Bates Smart Architects
Structural Engineer: Hyder Consulting
Acoustical Consultants: Marshall Day Acoustics & Richard Heggie Associates
Project Name: | Federation Square |
Location: | Melbourne, Australia |
Specified Isolation Method: | Bridge Bearing Natural Rubber |
Natural Frequency HZ: | 7 Hz |