Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Long Span Portal Frame

the following are images of a long span portal frame and the large shed style building that can be achieved using these techniques.


Tilt Up Panels

This image shows the tilt up panes locked in place aswell as the support bracing used to hold them secure while the rest of the supporting panels are lifted into place.
Here you can see a tilt up concrete panel being lifted into place using a crane with the guidance of on site workers.

even larger pre-cast tilt up panels also being hoisted into place with the help of a crane.


Article 6

the following article refers to industry updates in relation to roofs and ceiling and the specific R values that they must achieve as listed in the Australian Standards.

Article 5

this article relates to newly inforced health and safety guidelines when it comes to construction of steel and concrete clad buildings.

Article 4

An article relating to the continuous move towards sustainable construction methods, when using timber, steel and concrete.

Article 3

The following article is an update on the progress of the Australian government building and the safety measures that have been inforced to protect the workers.

Major Project Research

designed by British architect Lord Norman Foster


the following images have been used to gain ideas and concepts for my major project in relation to the construction of a warehouse.

















Roof Girt to Wall Connection


End Wall Section




Tutorial exercise 6


Thursday, April 24, 2008

ARTICLE 2

An article outlining the new advances in technology when it comes to steel framing.

Article 1

This is an article about further development of data gathered in relation to the weather and how this data must become more accurate in order for more sustainable construction.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Portal Frame Pictures

Images of Coles which is constructed using a portal frame system in brick cladding Overall Building

Image showing how services are run through out ceiling

joint covered with a brick cladding

flybrace that creates a stonger structure by making the frame act as a single element.