SITE VISIT 3

The 3rd site visit was also in the Paramount Industrial Development. This project, in comparison to the 2nd site was much larger and complex. BMF Construction were the submitted the winning tender for the project, which was priced at approx $20m. Total Care Logistics are the client, and the project involves the construction of a 90m by 140m truck depot.

Above, temporary bracing can be seen in between the portal frames. This is installed before the concrete panels have been put in place, but can not be removed until an engineer has given his consent to do so.

Below is an example of permanent bracing. The size of the permanent bracing is much bigger than the temporary bracing, and is in the shape of an 'L' as opposed to the smalled rod that acts as temporary bracing.

Bracing in between the 'C' girts is visible in the above photo, and below, fly brace between the stanchioin can be seen connecting to the 'C' girts and purlins.

Steel plates cast into the concrete known as 'diamond dowels' can be seen above. These are to prevent the adjoining slab from rising/ or sinkning when it is poured, but allows for lateral movement.

Architectural specifications do not always work in practice. In the photo above, the stanchion can not be placed where it was intended to be by the architect. The capping and flashing required to cover the bottom of the 'orb' cladding where it meets the precast panels protrudes slightly from the facade, making it impossible for the stanchion to be placed hard up against the precast panels, as specified by the architect.

The site as can be seen when passing by on the Western Ring Road.