Tag: precast panel
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STRONGBACK AND TYPES
Normally we are using the strongback in window, Door opening, uneven profile and panel handling purpose. It’s used to avoid the panel breakup, crack and damage during the panel lifting from table, Transportation (Loading & Unloading) and Panel erection on site. We are using three types strongback based on the required strength. 1. PFC Strong…
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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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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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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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Difference between Normal Table and Tilt up Table
General Details about table: Tables are used for fabrication of precast panels in factories or yards with good quality, finish, curing and low time consumption. Different types of materials used for tables like timber, aluminum and steel. But steel is mainly used for tables because it’s good for repetitions, gives good vibration to concrete, it’s…
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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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Types of Brace (Prop) Plan
Brace are used for temporarily support precast concrete elements until the permanent fixing are made.1. Single storey (Drop-in) panel propping2. Double storey (Spin-up) panel propping3. Panel higher than double storey propping4. Panel to panel propping5. Edge Propping6. Spandrels propping 1. Single storey panel propping: Single story panel are normally used 2 props a panel. Some…
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Checking the Transportability of Precast Panels – Using the AutoCAD .net API
Checking the Transportability of Panels – Using the AutoCAD .net API It is one thing to build a panel. It is another to ensure that: It can be lifted, and It can be transported to the site. Here is a video demo explaining everything: Can a precast panel be safely transported? from Tek1 on Vimeo.…
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Should you cast in a Reckli Groove in a precast concrete panel?
There are situations where you may prefer to cast in a Reckli groove. If the Reckli is contained within one panel, then you must surely cast it in. However, if the flashing groove runs past several panels, it may be better to saw cut the groove at site.
