Sunday, May 11, 2008

CHRISTIAN COLLEGE / EPICENTRE DEVELOPMENT


Came across this development whilst driving today. It is located at the corner of the Colac and Anglesea Roads in Waurn Ponds, on the former site of the Geelong Epicentre. The site is currently operated as the Christian College Arts and Technology Centre.

It was interesting to note how portal frame technology was being employed on a much smaller scale to what we had previously been exposed to. At the time of these photos, the slab cured and erection of the steel frame work was well underway.


UB column connected to footing through deeply-set bolts


Bolted apex joint


End wall detail showing connection to existing timber structure


Bollted knee joint with stiffening plates


Temporary props support the steel columns



Steel brackets connect purlins to rafter


Floor slab detail showing waterproof membrane and flange plate and grout under steel column


Internal timber stud walls laid out ready for erection

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