research into the Norman Foster's Sainsbury Building for the Major project

concrete being poured into upper level storeys
rafter connection to reinforced concrete walls
formwork for concrete stairs

steel props hold temporarily hold up tilt up panels.
concrete is being poured, reinforcement is laid and formwork is in the correct position
concrete has been poured and is in a wet state

temporary props to support the pouring of the suspended slab

TILT UP PANEL DETAIL

CONCRETE TILT UP AND PRECAST CONSTRUCTION PHOTOS

In this photo the slab has been poured and the column reinforcement starter bars are in place ready for the steel formwork to be erected. Trenches have been dug out for plumbing allowances and strip footing has been laid for more construction.

Tilt-up panels are erected and are held up by props until the roof is constructed.

The roof is constructed along with its rafters, purlins and roof material. Safety hand railing is used around the perimeter of the roof for health and safety procedures.

PORTAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION.
DETAIL 2

PORTAL FRAME CONSTRUCTION

Bunnings store

This photo was taken inside the store, it shows rafters supporting 'z' purlins. The z purlins are holding up the roof, sarking and safety mesh.

Here is the rafter joint, it is where the two rafters meet in the centre of the roof. The two end plates are bolted together and a column supports this joint.

This is a closer detail of a knee joint, where the column supports the rafter with a welded joint between the end plate of the rafter and the side of the column. A haunch is connected with a welded joint between the column and the rafter to help shear forces

Construction structures

Mill Park Library

Architect: Oaten Stanistreet Architects, Geoffrey Stanistreet

builder: Romando Nascarella

This Library is an example of great construction technology with its combination of glass, concrete and steel it achieves a building that will be able to serve Mill Park residence for generations to come. The simple angled 'tulip' columns at the front of the building support the large 2,800 square meter roof, which slopes towards the rear of the building. the higher roof at the front of the building creates a grand entrance which welcomes the general public. "The layout and design not only provides flexibility for now and the future but also maintains the clean sculptured form of the building," Mr Stanistreet said.(1)

As seen in this photograph the curved walls are almost parallel with the angle of the tulip columns. Large glass tinted windows cover most of the front facade, to which maximum west sunlight that is able to petrude the building. External concrete tiles make up the external floor and also house uplights for a night time affect.

























"A series of 'Tulip' columns that support the large roof also contain air conditioning vents and downlights." (2) The sandstone pavement surround the column base. stainless steel uplights are scattered across the front entrance floor





footnotes
(1) / (2)http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/go/case-study/civic-design-creates-landmark-building
"Civic Design Creates Landmark Building"
18 July 2002