Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Article 2: The Economics Of Concrete In Commercial Construction
Source: infolink.com.au
I found this article which goes into detail about a study that was conducted in 2008 that compared the different types of framing options. The study compares them in regards to speed of construction, cost and the relationship between span and cost. I found this article particularly interesting after learning about both steel and concrete framing in the last few weeks. This article gives great insight into how concrete really is the more cost effective option when it comes to building medium and high rise construction.
The article:
PEAK industry body Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), commissioned WT Partnership to assess the constructed cost of buildings utilising a range of contemporary framing options to help it understand where costs, and more importantly value, lie in the construction process. The study – conducted last year by quantity surveyors and construction cost consultants, WT Partnership – found that concrete-framed structures were more competitive than steel across the five mainland capitals. The study also shed some light on a few misconceptions about the speed of construction of concrete versus steel, and the relationship between span and cost...
To read the article in full click the link below:
http://www.infolink.com.au/n/Concrete-in-commercial-construction-n765356
I found this article which goes into detail about a study that was conducted in 2008 that compared the different types of framing options. The study compares them in regards to speed of construction, cost and the relationship between span and cost. I found this article particularly interesting after learning about both steel and concrete framing in the last few weeks. This article gives great insight into how concrete really is the more cost effective option when it comes to building medium and high rise construction.
The article:
PEAK industry body Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia (CCAA), commissioned WT Partnership to assess the constructed cost of buildings utilising a range of contemporary framing options to help it understand where costs, and more importantly value, lie in the construction process. The study – conducted last year by quantity surveyors and construction cost consultants, WT Partnership – found that concrete-framed structures were more competitive than steel across the five mainland capitals. The study also shed some light on a few misconceptions about the speed of construction of concrete versus steel, and the relationship between span and cost...
To read the article in full click the link below:
http://www.infolink.com.au/n/Concrete-in-commercial-construction-n765356
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Finished Site Visit 3: Barwon Valley Activity Centre
This picture shows the cross bracing and is connection to the column. You can also see the girts running between each of the columns.
Essentially a skeleton shot of the activity centre. You can see the funamental elements of a portal frame including the knee joint between the columns and rafters, the apex connection, the girts running between the columns, the full length of the rafters and the purlins. You can also make out on the back wall the bracing and insulation.
A closer shot of the knee joint connecting the rafter to the column, as well as the girts and insulation. 
A closer shot of the apex, purlins and rafters.
Outside shot of the activity centre. Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Article1: 2020 Summit To Be Advised That Builders Need Uniform Licensing Laws
Source: Australian Institute of Building (http://www.aib.org.au/)
This article highlights the need for the Australian Government to introduce legislation that would see all states employing the same licensing requirements for builders. The introduction of this legislation is long overdue and will allow not only uniformity but will increase interstate trade which can only be a good thing for the economy.
The article:
In its submission to the Australian Government’s 2020 Summit, the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has advised that the Australian federation should be overhauled to avoid unnecessary differences in builders’ licensing laws between State and Territory Governments.
This article highlights the need for the Australian Government to introduce legislation that would see all states employing the same licensing requirements for builders. The introduction of this legislation is long overdue and will allow not only uniformity but will increase interstate trade which can only be a good thing for the economy.
The article:
In its submission to the Australian Government’s 2020 Summit, the Australian Institute of Building (AIB) has advised that the Australian federation should be overhauled to avoid unnecessary differences in builders’ licensing laws between State and Territory Governments.
“There is no consistency in licensing laws between each of the jurisdictions, some require the company to be licensed, others the individual. Some State Governments have a hybrid arrangement where the company is licensed and the manager or principal needs to meet additional competency requirements.” said Troy Williams, AIB Chief Executive...
To read the full article click on the link below:
http://www.aib.org.au/news/2008/April-Licensing.htm
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Precast concrete panels
This video courtesy of youtube.com is a great example of the process of setting precast walls. It goes through the initital stage of transportation, the use of cranes to lift the panels and then finally it shows the panel being set into place to make a complete wall. You can also see on the back of the panel the use of strongbacks which are used to strengthen the panel, in particular during lifting.
Sunday, April 6, 2008
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