Welcome to my construction blog a tracking of my site visits and work progress throughout semester1.

Major assignment

My Major Assignment focused on the construction process involved in connecting the footings to the Universal column and the universal column to the C-section girts and cladding.1:2 scale 3d sectional model of footing
1:2 scale 3d sectional model of footing
Column bolted through base plate and slab to footing an bolted to pre-cast concrete wall

Universal column bolted with j bolts through base plate and slab to footing. Photo taken before cladding and c-section girts erected and attached to Universal column.

Site Visit 7

Portal frame construction showing truss spanning apex joint, supporting fly bracing
Knee joint connection showing bolted truss

Site Visit 6

External view of finished portal frame construction showing colourbond cladding

Site Visit 5

Completed portal frame construction showing apex joint and utilization of space using mezzanine.

Site Visit 4

External view of finished portal frame construction with colourbond cladding connecting with double-skin brick wall.

Site Visit 3

Infill slab with reinforcement exposed before remaining concrete poured.

Site Visit 2

Portal frame construction showing UB stanchion connecting with truss (before c-section gurts and cladding attached.

Site Visit 1

Pre-cast, concrete panel construction showing apex joint. Concrete panels bolted to Universal column. Universal beam supporting fly bracing which supports aluminium foil sarking and safety mesh insulation.

Portal Frame Section Detail (sheet roofing/concrete panel)

Detail (sheet roofing/concrete panel)

Portal Frame Sections

Portal Frame Section #1 Portal Frame Section #2

Portal Frame Section #3

Portal Frame Gutter Sections

Box Gutter Section

Gutter Section#1
Gutter Section #2

Long Span construction

Example of Portal frame construction being used to span long distances, cutting out the need for any midspan support.