tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16724136631146900982024-03-20T11:06:35.833-04:00Peikko USA's BlogThis blog showcases slim floor structures in our projects across USA.Dominic Lemieuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12804273873107974502noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672413663114690098.post-1978806881101537642017-02-24T09:57:00.000-05:002017-02-24T09:57:29.198-05:00Peikko USA Now Offering Free On Demand Virtual Courses<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Christine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202689109830609096noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672413663114690098.post-52445239968686610722017-02-03T14:31:00.001-05:002017-02-03T14:53:03.808-05:001500 Harbor Blvd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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1500 Harbor Blvd is an ambitious luxury apartment project situated in a sought-after neighborhood in Weehawken New Jersey. The site, located on the edge of the Hudson River, boasts a magnificent view of the Manhattan skyline.</div>
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This 216, 029 square foot project is comprised of 6 residential floors and was designed by Minno and Wasko architects. The post-tension slabs on the project required a large amount of stud rails- approximately 3500 which were supplied by Peikko USA.</div>
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According to Mauricio Aguirre, Roy Rock LLC’s Project Engineer, stud rails provide more than just a slim floor. “In terms of benefits, stud rails are easier to use and more convenient than other solutions in eliminating drop panels”, he says.</div>
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Sometimes unexpected challenges arise which may delay the schedule for a project’s completion. Alan Kaplan, Roy Rock LLC’s chief estimator was faced with such a challenge for this project when stud rails needed to be delivered on a very tight deadline:</div>
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“Between your Sales rep Ben Bernhard, project manager David Canuel, and facilities manager Stephen Breese, they were able to produce all of the stud rails while our driver was on route to your facility to pick them up. No one on either project believed we could make it happen, but your crew calmly and professionally took care of the situation”, says Alan Kaplan.</div>
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Peikko succeeded in meeting the demanding schedule due to what sets us apart from our competition- exceptionally fast and quality service.</div>
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Bridgewater Crossing is located in Beaver County Pennsylvania where the Beaver and Ohio Rivers converge.</div>
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What was once home to a river barge repair facility, is now a construction site where the first of three five-story luxury apartment buildings is currently being erected. Each building is comprised of 45 units and a parking level for a total of approximately 95 000 square feet.</div>
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DELTABEAM® was a good option for this project thanks to its 30’ long span, reduced building height, 2-hour integrated fire rating, and speed of construction.</div>
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JMAC Architects decided to go with DELTABEAM® to solve one of their biggest challenges. “We had a significant issue with total building height. The system allowed us to use lower floor to floor height but still give the finished ceiling heights we needed,” says James McMullan, AIA; Principal at JMAC Architects in Pittsburgh, PA.</div>
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Using DELTABEAM® also had its advantages for JMAC Architects. “Our firm is involved with a lot of multifamily and hospitality projects. The system allows for much more plan freedom compared to bearing walls when using concrete plank or long span deck. Since the beams are integral with the floor system, there are no beam obstructions which leads to lower floor to floor heights. Also, the system has been tested for fire resistance and requires no additional fire proofing to meet certain fire ratings. In Addition, the erection time is less than a comparable CMU bearing wall system”, says James McMullan.</div>
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For Michael Wuerthele, structural engineer at WBCM, using DELTABEAM® also had its perks. “We needed shallow members flush to the underside of the plank and that was an advantage we knew the system offered. Although it isn’t as known in the US, it’s been tested and it’s a reliable system. From a design perspective, it was a seamless engineering effort between myself and Peikko’s engineering team,” says Michael Wuerthele.</div>
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The project is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2017.</div>
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<br />Christine Millarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07202689109830609096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672413663114690098.post-80586736085118049112016-09-07T15:47:00.002-04:002016-09-08T11:46:42.021-04:00Peikko Frame: The Best Alternative to Post-Tensioned Structures<br />
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multi-story buildings such as long spans, thin floor depths and of course fire
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labor, it remains an excellent design choice. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">However, when this workforce is unavailable in a certain area or if a project is over budget, the <b>Peikko Frame</b> is the best alternative to post-tensioned concrete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Precast structures composed of hollowcore slabs, precast
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depth ratio, but the bottom flange of the precast beams protruding under the
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feet hollowcore slabs combined to 25 feet Deltabeam</span><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px;">®</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, <b>Peikko frames</b> allow for exceptionally
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require shoring allowing for sub-trades to access the job site
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Shoring of a conventional concrete slab / Source:Peikko</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The <b>Peikko Frames</b> are typically shored </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">only </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">for torsion when
loading the precast slabs on one side of the beam. The few shoring posts
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is well known that hollowcore slabs offer an excellent
span to depth ratio since they are prestressed and light weight due to their longitudinal
voids. However, when combined with traditional beams, the overall floor
assembly can sometimes be increased by the full height of the beam profile. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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protruding under the hollowcore slabs. Typically the flange will be less than
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fireproofing material. The reinforcement inside the concreted beam will assure
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<b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Direct Costs<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">By using big prefabricated components major savings can be
made. Less components means less time to erect a floor and large floor-plates can be installed with a handful of installers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of the major components of the <b>Peikko Frame</b> is the
hollowcore slab. Hollowcore slabs have been used in millions of square feet of
buildings in America and have a proven record of being economical and highly
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In addition to having a competitive direct cost, the <b>Peikko
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When compared to post-tensioned structures, <b>Peikko Frames</b>
allow for immediate access to the lower floors to other sub-trades (partition
walls, plumbing, HVAC, etc.) since it requires minimal shoring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Compared to steel structures, the <b>Peikko Frame</b> will </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">greatly </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">reduce the floor-to-floor height. Also, hollowcore slabs are usually faster to
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Perhaps the most important cost reduction factor with the
<b>Peikko Frame</b> is the most intangible: <u>Predictability</u>. Since the entire
frame is prefabricated and modeled in 3D and it leaves limited probabilities for
errors and omissions. Also, large prefabricated component are less impacted by
weather during construction and erection can proceed even with relatively high
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construction which leads to saving on heating when the construction site runs
during winter time. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>The Alternative to Post-Tensioned Structures</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When a multi-story building requires long spans, a non-combustible structure and low floor-to-floor height, the Peikko Frame should be a system to consider. With it's prefabricated components, the Peikko frame will likely reduce the construction time and budget when compared to a conventional post-tensioned building. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.peikkousa.com/product-category-deltabeam-us" target="_blank">www.peikkousa.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-888-PEIKKO-1 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1-888-734-5567</span></div>
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DELTABEAM® is a superior composite beam enabling slim-floors for multi-story buildings of any type. Its composite action between steel and concrete allows for creative structures with large open spaces. Underwriter laboratories (UL) fire tests have proven DELTABEAM® has excellent fire resistance without any additional protection for up to 4 hours. Its shallow design decreases a building’s floor-to-floor height while eliminating conflicts with HVAC and MEP systems.
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What are the savings that can be made with Deltabeam?</div>
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Compared to standard construction methods, erection time and required labor is often greatly reduced.
With Deltabeam slim floor design, the number of stories can be maximized for a same building height. Therefore, the price per square foot is greatly reduced. Additionally, the slab spans can be increased, hence the number of column are reduced. Deltabeam's integrated fire resistance will often completely eliminate the need for fire proofing.</div>
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How many projects have used Deltabeam?</div>
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So far, over 12 000 projects around the world have used Deltabeam. Over 100 projects have been completed in North America since 2007.
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When was Deltabeam first used?</div>
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The first project that used Deltabeam was built in 1989 in Finland</div>
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Who is responsible for the design of Deltabeam?</div>
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All Deltabeam are designed by Peikko’s engineers and Peikko is fully responsible for the design of its beams. Stamped and sealed shop drawings are part of Peikko’s offering. The EOR will be responsible for other elements of the building such as vertical elements (columns and walls), lateral stability (bracing, shear walls, diaphragm etc.) and foundations. </div>
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Who is responsible for the fabrication of Deltabeam? </div>
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Peikko has established a network of designated fabricators to produce Deltabeam. Peikko is responsible for the quality assurance of all its products. The selected fabricators are AWS and AISC certified.</div>
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Who is responsible for the Deltabeam detailing?</div>
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Peikko provides its own shop drawing for every part manufactured. Here is a sample of a standard shop drawing produced by Peikko.
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How does Deltabeam compare in cost with a steel wide flange or precast concrete beam?</div>
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Deltabeam costs approximately the same as a precast beam but is significantly shallower and lighter. Although the price for a steel wide flange beam may be lower than a Deltabeam per linear foot, Deltabeam will often lead to significant savings in the overall cost of the project.
For instance, lower floor to floor height will reduce cladding and HVAC Equipment costs. Also, reducing floor to floor height may allow for an additional floor for a given building height. Furthermore, Deltabeam's integrated fire resistance can eliminate the need for fireproofing. </div>
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In which type of project is Deltabeam the most cost effective?</div>
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Deltabeam can be utilized in any multi-story building, however it is most cost effective when utilized in a mixed-used application. For example, a residential building with indoor parking at the lower levels. Deltabeam is the most cost effective structural system when used in a rectangular grid layout. This way, hollow core slab spans can be maximized and will lead to a reduced number of columns and beams on a given floor layout.
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How far can the Deltabeam span?</div>
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Deltabeam has the best depth to span ratio in the industry. The following table gives an overview of typical spans. Longer spans than those presented in the table shown below can be reached given that the beam can be deeper than the slab itself. Most of the time, Deltabeam's maximum span is limited to the hollow core slab span.
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What is the optimal Deltabeam span and layout?</div>
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A rectangular grid layout is the optimal way to use Deltabeam, where Deltabeam spans vary between 20 and 26 feet with hollow-core slabs spanning between 27 and 42 feet.
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Deltabeam is UL listed for 1, 2, 3 & 4 hours without requiring any fireproofing material applied on the underside of the beam.
The rebars inside the profile ensure that the beam has sufficient capacity under fire.
The concrete inside the beam acts as a heat sink and slows significantly the rate at which the steel profile will rise in temperature.
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Has Deltabeam ever been used in high seismic area?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam has been used in projects located in high seismic areas such as Honolulu(HI), Quebec City(QC) and Vancouver(BC).
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Does Peikko provide design assistance?</div>
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Yes we do, from preliminary budget and layouts to construction site assistance, our engineering department will assist you through the entire design process.</div>
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Can Deltabeam support steel deck (metal deck)?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam can be used with metal decks, hollow-core planks or wooden slabs.
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Can Deltabeam be designed as an edge / spandrel beam?</div>
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Absolutely, Deltabeam can be designed as an interior beam as well as an edge beam.
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Can Deltabeam be designed with a cantilever?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam already been designed for cantilever up to 6ft.
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Is Deltabeam produced with camber?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeams are manufactured with camber in order to accommodate the deflection limits specified by the building codes and to eliminate the need for shoring at mid span.</div>
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Should we design Deltabeam with multi-story or single-story columns?</div>
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Deltabeam can be designed with both multi-story and single-story columns. Single story columns allow usage of the negative bending moment of the beam. Therefore, overall beam weight and price may reduce by up to 20% .
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However, since the entire load of the columns must be transferred through the beams, this type of construction is generally limited to 10 floors. Over 10 floors, continuous columns should be used.
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Can Deltabeam be used with concrete columns or walls?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam can be bearing either with a concrete column or wall. Peikko's PCs Corbel connection may be used to connect Deltabeam with vertical concrete elements.
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Can Deltabeam be designed for point loads or non-uniform loading?</div>
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Absolutely, Peikko’s engineering department will gladly assist you with your specific loading requirements.</div>
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What types of plates are used to produce the Deltabeam?</div>
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All plates used to manufacture Deltabeam meet the requirement specified in ASTM A572.
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Can holes be made in the Deltabeam for conduits?</div>
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Yes, however these holes must be coordinated with Peikko’s engineering department.
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How are curves handled with hollow core slabs and Deltabeam?</div>
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Deltabeam can accommodate virtually any shape. Deltabeam edge beams can be produced with an integrated formwork that can be straight, skewed or curved.
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How much height can I save with Deltabeam?</div>
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Total height gain depends on floors load, number of stories and depth of the beams and hollow core slabs. Height gain is typically 16" for 8" hollow core slab and up to 27" for a 12"mm deep hollow core slab.
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How are cantilever balconies accommodated with Deltabeam?</div>
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There are two possibilities:
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Connections</div>
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What are the possible connections with Deltabeam?</div>
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PCs Corbel welded to a steel column or casted in a concrete column can be used to connect Deltabeam to a column.
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End plates can be added to a Deltabeam to weld it or bolt it to a steel column
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Bearing surface such as top of a column or a wall can also be used as a connection
Deltabeam can even be connected to another Deltabeam by a side connection designed by Peikko.
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Can Deltabeam to column connections be designed as pin connections?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam when connected with a PCs Corbel is consider as a pin connections since only shear stress will be transferred by the corbel to the column.</div>
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Can Deltabeam be designed as a moment connection?</div>
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Yes, Deltabeam when connected by a welded of bolted end plate will act as a stiff connection which can transfer bending moment from the beam to the column.
Continuous Deltabeam will also provide moment connections between the column and the beam.</div>
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Shoring </div>
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Why do we need to shore Deltabeam?</div>
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Since Deltabeam is cambered, it doesn’t need to be shored for deflection. The reason why we need to shore the Deltabeam is to prevent torsion on the side of the beam where hollowcore is loaded first:
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Where do we need to shore Deltabeam?</div>
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The shoring posts need to be placed at both ends of the beam under the web. Shoring must be placed on the side of the beam where the hollowcore slab is loaded first. </div>
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What is the capacity of the shoring posts that are required?</div>
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The posts must be able to support the full weight of the hollowcore slab bay. Typically the shoring post used must have a capacity of 20,000lbs. </div>
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Why do we not place any shoring posts in the middle of the span?</div>
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Since the beam is cambered, it is important to let the beam deflect during erection. If the Deltabeam is shored mid-span, cracking of the hollow-core could occur when removing the shoring posts. </div>
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Is there a way to completely avoid shoring?</div>
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Yes. Deltabeam has a very high torsion resistance due to its closed trapezoidal shape so given that the columns and the connections can accommodate this high torsion during the erection the shoring posts are not required.
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How can I assure the structure is stable during erection? How is it braced?</div>
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Multiple systems can be used to temporarily brace the columns. We recommend using push and pull adjustable braces at least in the four corners of the building under construction as show below:
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When do I need to grout the erected floor?</div>
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Each floor must be grouted immediately after it is erected. A non-grouted floor provides no lateral stability and could collapse if multiple floors are erected without grouting.
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In which order should I grout the components?</div>
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Composite columns should be grouted first, then the Deltabeam and finally the hollow-core keyways.
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<i>The hollowcore keyways can be grouted at the same time as the columns and beams when using a grouting bucket.</i>
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<i>This method can also avoid requiring a concrete pump truck </i>
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How deep does the grout need to go at the end of the hollowcore slabs?</div>
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The grout will only go inside the hollowcore slabs a few inches. The hollowcore slabs are provided with plugs at the end of the cores to prevent grout from flowing inside.
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How do I block the underside of the beam before grouting?</div>
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The formwork needed to block the openings under the slab is very minimal as shown in the pictures below:
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<i>Formwork prior to grouting
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Currently in construction in Milwaukee WI, Corners of Brookfield is one of the largest mixed-use retail projects in the US. Built on a 19 acres site, the project includes 1500 parking spaces, a 140 000 square ft Von Maur store and 550 000 square feet of corporate office and technology space. The project requires a sizable concrete structure which was designed with stud rails at most column locations. Stud rails were supplied by Peikko USA.</div>
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The project was designed by Pierce Engineers in Milwaukee. A 16"-26" thick post-tensioned slab was required in most areas of the structure due to clear spans often reaching 36 ft combined with a live load of 150 psf. Through the use of stud rails, Pierce Engineers was able to keep the same slab thickness around columns. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: small;">Industrial Urban, a well-established concrete contractor in New Jersey, chose Peikko because of their short lead time and complete engineering support. Having utilized Peikko’s Stud Rails on previous projects Mike Weseloh, Industrial Urban's Senior Estimator, was confident that the rails would be delivered on-time for this large scale project. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="background-color: white; color: #666666;">“The type of structures I have managed ranged from parking garages, high rises, academies, dorms and student centers to name a few. In most of these structures the architect tries to avoid interruption along the ceiling surface. With the current precast methods, the supports / ledges in which the floor members “rest on” are usually below the ceiling.<br />Below are a few items illustrating the unit’s benefits:<br />1. Aesthetics<br />2. Interference with above ceiling HVAC, electrical duct banks, etc.<br />3. The unit can be placed in one step with no required welding.<br />4. Lighter in weight than most precast/prestressed concrete units.<br />In summary, the Deltabeam unit was easy to manage and quick to set in place.”</i></span></span><br />
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Dominic Lemieuxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12804273873107974502noreply@blogger.com02039 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA40.7095263 -74.08720640000001418.4383458 -115.39580040000001 62.9807068 -32.778612400000014tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1672413663114690098.post-28162454300532403152015-09-09T16:53:00.000-04:002015-09-17T09:11:38.857-04:00Plaza at Waikiki<div class="MsoNormal">
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The building broke ground in April 2014, under the direction
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