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Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes.

Julian Construction

« WARNING: Identify Drainage Problems Before Problems Occur | Main. Julian Construction Urges Foundation Safety Inspections of Homes. Julian De La Torre, founder of the company, stated “I’ve seen what an unstable foundation can cause down the road for a home. Inspection Consultation. Social Media Links.

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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls. It is used mainly for hotels, schools and hospitals.

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PRE-CONCRETE CHECKS FOR FORMWORK & RELEASE AGENTS

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Depending on how big or complicated the pour is, the inspection may just take few minutes or it could take hours. Only when the formwork has been approved, may the pour take place. There are different release agents depending on what material is used for the formwork.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

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This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure. Panels can be manufactured in many shapes and sizes, but mainly they are either storey height spanning from floor to floor, or spandrel panels forming a sill wall beneath windows.

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TYPES OF PRECAST COMPONENTS IN A BUILDING

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Precast Beams: There are two main categories of beams: Internal beams – where floor loading is approximately symmetrical External beams – where floor loading is predominantly non-symmetrical. The main types of precast columns are: Edge columns – symmetrical in one direction. Internal columns – symmetrical in all directions.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4. Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks due to increased bending stress in beams 5.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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Aim should be to reduce the consumption of energy resources and still create an efficient structure. Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2.