The site was originally home to a Go Kart track, however Guilfoyle Wreckers took care of that. Lyons Construction is undertaking the erection of the building.
No idea what its purpose is yet, but did hear a whisper that Beacon Lighting could be involved, but that is yet to be confirmed, the source isn't to reliable.
The construction is of the tilt up concrete panel type with universal beams bolted on to form the roof structure covering a reinforced concrete slab. Not sure what the plans are for the site but it appears as though there is still a fair amount of concrete to still be poured.
View from atop the parapet roof.
Some tilt up concrete panels still need to be supported by the struts as steel framing hasn't been completed inside.
The panels are held together by welded steel plates and bolts. The bolts seem to be missing at this connection, however the above connection at the apex, of a circular beam, steel bracing, z-purlins and 90 degree members would help to do the job. Can also see the insulation and safety mesh.
During the manufacture of tilt up concrete panels steel connections are set into them to help with transportation and erection. These are used to crane them into place.
Shows a universal beam connected to a tilt up concrete panel. The UB is bolted onto a steel plate which is welded onto a plate set into the concrete panel. The UB supports the z-purlin and the c-purlin which make up the box gutter. Can also see on top of the UB, Lysaght Spandeck the support for the box gutter.
An unfinished section of the box gutter, from above this time, can see the mounting of the box gutter. Can also see the connection of the safety mesh to the end z-purlin.
A finished section of the box gutter, showing flashing covering the concrete,left, a down pipe inlet, front and the roof covering, right.
Profile of the Kilp-lok roof cladding.
Connection of the Kilp-lok roofing to the z-purlin using clips
Damproof membrane and reinforcing ready for slab pour.
Close up of cage and deformed bar possibly for footings.
End of pretensioned concrete slab with protruding steel reinforcement bars.
1 comment:
Lovely. Absolutely lovely. Ever thought about lecturing construction yourself? Good pictures with ever better captions.
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