Category: Processes
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UPSTAND Vs CORBEL
Upstand: Upstand is typically used for return legs in a precast element (Panel, Column, Spandrel). Generally, upstand preferred near face in shop drawing. If any special requirement (architectural design) only goes for Far face. Because far face is a table face, so we can’t provide upstand on Far face due to manufacturing difficulties. Corbel: Corbel…
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THE USAGE OF NEAR FACE(NF) AND FAR FACE(FF) INDICATION ON SHOP DRAWINGS
Near face (NF): Near face is a front view of the precast wall. Far Face (FF): Far face is an outside view or trowel face or table face of the precast wall. Near face and Far face indication playing a major role on shop drawings to identify the component placing for factory people while manufacturing…
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RIGGING DIAGRAM AND IT’S USES
The rigging detailed diagrams are shown on shop drawings. (Ref Fig.01,02 & 03) The rigging diagrams are designed based on the precast panel profiles. It is indicating the lifting point position of precast panels for both factory and site. Erection engineer will be approved the rigging diagram details. The site people are preplanning to lifting…
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VIBRATING TABLE FOR PRECAST FABRICATION
Vibrating table using for compacting and consolidating the stiff and harsh mixes in precast structures on factory or yards. While using this vibrator the concrete will be spreads equally at all corners of the precast structure in mold. It will help to improve the strength and quality of precast concrete structure. The void or bubble…
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POST FIXED PRECAST PANEL
Every multi story buildings typically need the loading bay or hoist for each and every level during construction. A loading bay or loading dock is an area of a building where goods are loaded and unloaded to it from vehicle or site. On hoist or loading area of façade walls is being unbuilt up to end…
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VARIOUS SPANDREL PROFILES
Spandrel profiles are designed based on architectural aspects on Elevation purpose. When doing this kind of profiles, it’s challenging and more interesting to achieve. And also, it will help to improve our drawing knowledge and skill. We handled and come across different types of precast spandrel profiles as per below, Spandrel with straight profile Spandrel…
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TYPES OF CRANES FOR PRECAST BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
About Crane: Cranes are used for loading and unloading the precast walls on yard or site. Each precast walls or components are usually large and heavy weight, so cranes are required to lift them. And also, cranes are easily done when set the precast position while erecting on site. It will help to reduce manpower…
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PURPOSE OF SPANDREL OVER ON MARKING PLAN
When preparing marking plans, we need to show all spandrels set-outs on the plan layout that are fixing into the slab over. (Refer Fig.01 & 02) It will help to find out which spandrel comes at level above. While scheduling the current level panels, mean time it will helps to scheduling the above level spandrels.…
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CONSIDERATION OF PRECAST LID SHOP DWGS
The purpose of LID panel: LID panels are most commonly used for covering up the openings on building roof areas and also some inner part of the building where the precast slab is required. It can be seen in locations like lifts, stairs, water tanks, etc. LID PANEL ON LIFT LID PANEL ON STAIR Manufacturing…
