Monday, April 14, 2008

Concrete Panel - TAC Building, Brougham St, Geelong.

I have recently obtained a new digital camera, so the quality of my shots should be a bit better...



A wide look at the West facade of the new TAC building. This image shows the voids left for what I imagine will be window sections. Each panel has been craned into place, with the assistance of manual workers locating the correct position of each panel, as evidenced by the scaffolding currently in place on the uppermost level.

A void in a pre-cast panel which is most likely to be used for an air condition unit and pipework, or some other similar service.

These steel sheets are used as the floor/roof decking of each subsequent level of the building. The ribbed profile adds strength, and enables each strip to be connected securely.

This photo shows the steel strips from the previous shot in application acting as a support for the roof above. Also note the metal pole on the left of picture being used as bracing to support a concrete panel which is in a 'cantilever' arrangement.

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