Thursday, April 17, 2008

Site Visit 2

Developed by : FKP Property Group

Overall view

Formwork: -

1. Carries load prior to construction.

2. Provides lateral stability essential

3. Helps resist the compact or vibration after concreting increases loads on side forms.

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Adjustable Props, Columns, Reinforce Concrete Slab, Steel Sheeting.

Yellow steel rubber cap for safety purposes.

In the background: -

Materials storage such as steels, PVC pipe and timber formwork.

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Joist, Bearers, Plywood Base, Adjustable Props.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Site Visit 1

Edgewater Apartments, Geelong by Award winning Ar. Fender Katsalidis

Overall view

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Adjustable Props, Columns, Beams, Steel Sheeting, Reinforce Concrete Sab.

Props are: -

1. Connected into cast-in inserts.

2. Normally connected 2/3 of the concrete panel height.

3. At a 45 degree angle.

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Starter Bars, Joist, Bearers, Plywood Sheets, Wire Mesh (safety purposes).

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Bunnings Warehouse, Waurn Ponds

Overall View
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Ausmesh, DS Foil, Collarbone and Rafters, Fly Bracing

Zoomed in view that of above.
Horizontal cross bracing to resist against any external loads.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Southern Cross Station, Melbourne

Picture Source : Southern Cross Station, Melbourne
Architect : Grimshaw (Working within the Grimshaw Jackson Joint Venture)
Client : Leighton Contractors & Civic Nexus
Awards : RIBA International Award, Lubetkin Prize


Overall Picture

Picture of Detail

Pinned Connection