Category: Precast Blogs
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Tek1 Now Drawing Bubble Deck!
Tek1 – Now has Bubble Deck Capabilities Bubble Deck After sending our staff overseas for an intensive Bubble Deck training camp, and after the development and preparation of tools to handle Bubble Deck detailing, Tek1 is pleased to announce that in addition to stand panel detailing, Tek1 has started to draw Bubble Deck slabs. This…
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Technical Note: Lifters minimum 10 tonnes & must use N20 loop bars
What is happening? Summary: Lifters minimum 10 tonnes & must use N20 loop bars Lifters must have a minimum capacity of 10 tonnes from now on. N20 loop bars must be used on 10 tonne lifters. This is a slightly thicker diameter than the previously used bars. Why? Suppose you have a 9 tonne panel.…
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What does N12-200 EF mean?
In this blog post we will explain what N12-200 EF means. Please see the below diagram: Well, what does N12-200 EF it mean? Let’s break it down. N12 This is the diameter of the rod. 12 mm. 200 The 200 portion means that the rod should be spaced 200 mm apart. EF This means…
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Lapping – What is it? What does it mean?
Lapping – what is it? It’s got nothing to do with being over taken on the F1 track. Lapping refers to the “overlapping” of reinforcement with another section of reinforcement. Why do we lap? It gives greater structural integrity to the structure you are fabricating. What does this mean? It means that when you lap,…
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The Signficance of the “Mould” Face in Precast Panel Detailing
The Mould Face This post attempts to explain the following two questions, for those starting to learn the precast trade: A lot of fancy words are thrown around. Near face. Far face. And mould face. What does it all mean? How should shop drawings be marked vis-a-vis the mould face, and why should they be…
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Transportation Issues to be aware of when detailing precast panels
This is a first in a series of articles I will be writing about the process of precast detailing. Suppose you get a drawing like the one below. Question: Is there anything that strikes you? That might be a potential concern? Take a look at Panel P – 27. And note that it kinda looks…
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What is a North Elevation? East and West? Elevations Explained
What is a North Elevation (when outside a Building)? Explanation with Words: Imagine you are standing north of a building, outside the building, but facing the building in a Southerly direction. What direction are you facing? You are facing south. The view of the building that you are seeing is called the “north elevation”. It…
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