Structural concept

STRUCTURAL JOINTS

STRUCTURAL MATERIALS IDENTIFICATION

DESCRIPTION

LOCATION

CP21

CARPET TILE

OFFICE ON GROUND LEVEL PLAN

WB2B

13MM PLASTERBOARD

SUNROOM

CC2

PERFORATED COPPER CLADDING

EXTERIOR OF RECEPTION, FIRST LEVEL PLAN

WD3

CAPRAL FLASHLINE WINDOW GLAZED

DOOR OF RECEPTION, FIRST LEVEL PLAN

WC1

IN SITU CONCRETE

OUTSIDE RECEPTION

Mullion (vertical element between wall and frame) fixed to brickwork wall with concealed spigot (valve)

Continuous angle connector joining glass block wall and pre fabricated frame

STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS FOUNDATIONS AND FOOTINGS Pad Foo?ngs Strip Foo?ngs Blinded Foo?ng Each of these systems had a different thickness, could support different loads and used different reinforcements and bearings. Images of these foo?ngs can be seen in the drawings to the leT of screen.

PRIMARY STRUCTURE The main structural unit of the structure. e.g. Concrete pillars that are the main source of structural support for the building.

SECONDARY STRUCTURE The frame infill’s. e.g. Steel rods that provide some extra support for the primary structure and in turn the building itself.

STRUCTURAL FIXINGS Weld -­‐ Sec?on Detail 16 A8.12. Metal, melted and placed carefully so that it may act as a join between other parts when it cools. Strong in compression and reasonably strong in tension.

Concrete – Sec?on Detail 7 A8.12. Heavy building material that is made up of aggregate, sand, cement and water, used generally to add strength to structures and can be precast or insitu. Strong in compression, weak in tension.

Bolt – Sec?on Detail 5 A8.08. Metal, acts as a fastener to hold two or more objects together.

Strong in compression and tension.

Screw – Plan Detail 1 A8.07. Metal fastener, Strong in compression, reasonably strong in tension as it will act similarly to a spring when bent.

Nail – Slim metal, ac?ng as a fastener, reasonably strong in compression and weak in tension.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT Carbon Footprint: Steel – High CO2 emissions from produc?on, but can be recycled.

Concrete – The produc?on of concrete produces as much CO2 as steel, harder to recycle.

Timber – Nearly no emissions, and can be very easily recycled, loss of trees and issue.

Glass – High emissions in produc?on but can be recycled rather easily.

Embodied Energy: Steel – Very high Concrete – Low Timber – Moderate Glass – Very Low

Glass Concrete Timber Steel

Recyclability: Steel – Melted and reshaped with nearly no loss, saving iron ore, coal and limestone by being recycled.

Timber – Carefully stripped and de-­‐nailed, then resized to fit the next job, saves on energy with only a minimal loss of ?mber if possible.

Concrete – Can be crushed and used as gravel for a road or aggregate for new concrete if it is clean.

Glass – Crushed and melted, then reshaped, very lidle loss.