Category: Steel Detailing Blog
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PORT BOTANY OFFICE BUILDING
Author: RAJ (Arokiaraj Arputharaj)
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Enhancing Solar Chimney Design for New Market S1 Building
In the recent New Market S1 building project, TEK1 participated in various design review meetings, provided numerous markups, and involved in finalizing the design. This project involved 11 flats in one of the blocks, each featuring a solar chimney on the backside of the building. Amendment 1: Addressing Structural Frame Issues Initially, the structural frame…
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Today I learned : Types of Footing
Footings are the foundation elements that transfer the load from the structure to the ground ensuring stability and strength. Choosing the appropriate type of footing is crucial for the overall safety and performance of the building. Failure in ensuring appropriate footing is used or the if the footing lacks in strength or stability leads to…
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Ascham College – Streamlining Plant Room Construction for Safety and Efficiency
In a recent project, we encountered a challenge with a plant room constructed from SHS members, featuring grating on both the floor and the roof. Problem 1: The original structural drawings specified vertical splice plates bolted together. However, these splice plates would protrude through the floor & roof gratings, creating a potential trip hazard. Upon…
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Today I learned : Metal Grating
What is Grating: Metal grating is a framework made from metal bars, plates or mesh arranged in a grid pattern. It allows for the passage of light, air and water while providing a strong platform. Types of Gratings: 1. Bar Grating: Bar grating is composed of a series of parallel bars joined by perpendicular crossbars…
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Today I learned : Eye Bolts
While conversing with the team leader about the construction of buildings, he mentioned the use of eye bolts for lifting purposes. What is an Eye Bolt: Eye bolt is a type of bolt that contains a loop or eye at one end and threaded shank at the other end with or without shoulder between them.…
