Construction + Structures 2

Construction and Strcutures 2 is one of the four subjects most second year architects must study. As implied by the subject name, it is concerned with the construction and structures of buildings, namely commercial and smaller multistorey buildings. Blogs will be constructed to display research and work undertaken throughout the semester.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

SITE VISIT 5: INDOOR SPORTS CENTRE


This indoor sports centre, located in Belmont, housed 2 main multifunctional courts and was constructed of a combination of steel portal frames and trusses. It was interesting to see the combination of construction systems, though the photos taken of the trussed area turned out too dark to show due to lack of lighting.

IMAGE: Overall view of the stadium.IMAGE: Interior view of the portal framed area.

IMAGE: Reflective insulation and sarking.
IMAGE: Bracing on the roof.
IMAGE: Knee joint of the portal frame.IMAGE: Wall bracing, girts and attatched wall cladding.IMAGE: Guttering and downpipes on the building's exterior.

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