Liquid bulk is often transported over water. Jetties are used to load and unload vessels. Witteveen+Bos made the design for the substructure for such a jetty. The model is a combined model of the substructure (piling and concrete deck) and the superstructure (piping and other equipment). The superstructure was designed by a third party. The substructure and superstructure were designed in parallel to save time.
The first goal of the model is to find clashes between the substructure and the superstructure. The model was also used to involve the client in the design process. The jetty operator was very interested in the model because he could experience whether the valves could be reached easily and safely. Based on this model very important (safety) choices were made for the design of ladders, stairs and walkways.