Iona Orams
Week 5 Studio Journal
This week we continued analysing the Eastern
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ENVS10003 Timber batterns screw-fixed to steel T-
Precinct Project plans in order to fully understand
plates used for both shading and aesthetic
the representation of various systems within the
purposes (see Figure 2).
extension. As a group, we focused on the general
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construction of the extension and function of
I section beams supporting glass panelling.
members, the structural materials, joints and fixings
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Glass panelling on roof.
and the sustainability and economic implications of
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Glass louvers and panels in aluminium
the construction.
mullions on walls.
Firstly, we looked at the foundations and footings
We identified the structural materials of the
of the extension. In viewing detail section KK
structure as being:
AO575, it was apparent that the structure is built on an existing concrete slab, which acts as the
Steel:
suspended ceiling to the floor below, shown in
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Stud framing in walls.
Figure 1.
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Horizontal T section beams (see Figure 3)
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Deep I beams
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T outriggers supporting cantilevering glass edge.
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I section universal columns supporting roof structure.
Figure 1
Figure 1 Through looking at section details, we identified the primary structures as being: -
The framework comprising of steel studs.
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The existing concrete ERC loadbearing wall.
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T and I section beams roof beams (see
Figure 2 Aluminium: -
Mullions supporting glass panelling.
Figure 2). -
Universal columns supporting the roof structure.
We identified the secondary structures as being:
Concrete: -
Screed used over existing floor slab.
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High-density, weather resistant compressed fibre cement cladding over steel stud wall.