Case Studies - Local Authority Tower Blocks, London
...to become detached and fall due to failed wall ties. To prevent further dangerous masonry collapse the outer leaf brickwork had to be securely fixed to the inner leaf blocks and concrete frame. SOLUTION After Helifix had conducted successful pull-out tests, the Approved Installer used abseil techniques to install some 18, 000 DryFix remedial wall ties. See #1.
Alsecco
...over 40 years ago, the 18 blocks of 12 storey flats have little or no improvements made to their thermal performance or indeed their aesthetics. The blocks are constructed of a concrete frame with solid, precast concrete panels as infill. With no cavity to fill with insulation, and no opportunity to decant the numerous tenants, it was decided... See #2.
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HELIFIX Ltd. Structural Solutions
...Customer Service Technical Support The Complete Repair Package Helifix products provide secure and lasting connections in different building designs and materials including:- Concrete frame Steel frame Brick veneer Marble / travertine panels Sandstone / limestone / granite Concrete blocks Terracotta / clay features Stucco / render Wood All... See #3.
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Press Centre - The Concrete Centre
...buildings The Concrete Centre has welcomed the development by wind turbine supplier Nordex of a hybrid concrete/steel tower for its N90/2500 turbine.... Latest Innovations in Concrete Frame Construction The Concrete Centre, in partnership with the West Midlands branch of The Concrete Society, 4 th September 2006 Deflections, Vibration and... See #4.
Case Studies featuring V-Kool's Unique Window Film Treatments \ Residential Window Film
...recognized and loved ?resident? on 5th Avenue. A centrepiece of Wright?s vision is the skylight dome in the rotunda. During the restoration of the museum in 1997, the concrete frame supporting the skylight was patched. The original single glazed skylights were also replaced with refurbished single-glazed panes incorporating V-KOOLŪ coatings. See #5.
Spancrete: Structural & Architectural Precast
...wide tee with plant cast washes was used throughout the deck, while the stair towers and crossover walks utilize precast stair risers and landings. A high strength precast concrete frame was also provided by Spancrete to accommodate a large opening at ground level for future expansion needs. A power main was discovered at the foundation... See #6.
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