Category: Processes
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IDENTIFICATION TAG (ID TAG) DETAILS
‘ID’ tag General Information: ID tag used for precast panel’s identification. The ID tag includes details about the precast panel like Job number, panel number, panel weight, level and site delivery date. It will help to identify the precast panel on the yard, site and also which level and where to install. Type of ID…
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Memo 13 – How to Remind clients about variation approvals
The Building industry in Australia is tough. The insolvency rate is over: 20%. Lies, non-paying etc. strikes, cost surges etc. is all de rigger. Builders are stressed. There’s no need to stress them out even more. Variation work is common the industry. Simply use the forms on our quote app – they are standard template…
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INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL
INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL: Insulated precast concrete panels consist of interior and exterior thickness of concrete with the rigid insulation inserted or ‘’sandwiched’’ between the two layers, thus their alternate name of insulated panel is “sandwich panels”. LAYERS IN INSULATED PRECAST CONCRETE PANEL: The two layers of concrete thickness, often referred to as concrete…
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Load Bearing & Non-load bearing concepts in precast
What is load bearing (LB) precast element? Load bearing precast element is anything that receives load from a precast or structural members and transfers the load to another structural member or precast. These precast elements can also be used along as façade, boundary walls, or for architectural design purposes. What is non-load bearing(NLB) precast element?…
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DEMOULDING SLOPE
Demoulding of precast member without damage to either the components like lifter or mould is critical to successful replication process for the particular complicated design. During mould design, the designers concentrate to make minimum draft (nearly 10 ) on mould to wherever the possible to minimize demoulding force and resultant stress on lifters and prevent…
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CONCRETE WITH SPECIFICATION DIFFERENCE (N & S)
CONCRETE: (AS 1379 Specification and supply of concrete) A mixture of Cement, aggregates and water with or without the addition of chemical admixtures or other materials. Cement: (AS 3972 Portland or blended cement) A hydraulic binder composed of Portland or blended cement used alone or in combination with one or more supplementary cementitious materials. Concrete…
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BEAM Vs COLUMN
BEAM Vs COLUMN BEAM: A beam is a horizontal structural component that resists vertical loads. Its mode of deflection is primarily bending. It transfers loads imposed along its length to its endpoints to walls, column and foundations. The beam is structural element that stands against the bending. Mainly beam carries vertical gravitational forces, but also…
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Cracking of panels at opening Corners
Cause * During lifting * During Transportation * During Erection * After erection & slab pouringProblem * where the cracking of panel further affected the waterproofing by damaging the internal stud walls of the building. * Reinforcement getting Weak * If any interior work will damage due to the weather proof issue.Remedies * Get concentrate…
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How to Quote For Jobs
The Golden Rule: Be very clear and specific about what you are quoting for. e.g. I am only going to work on the following (insert specific details), and everything else is excluded. Why is this important? Clarity: Your client will know exactly what you are quoting for. Use diagrams, and present documentation to improve clarity.…
