Civil Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
12.8 Construction stages - sequence of work glulam
frame to main store
The laminated timber frame has been designed and erected by a specialist firm as a
work package. The 300 x 450 mm columns are arranged on a 6 m and 18 m grid
layout. A mezzanine floor is incorporated in the store supported on a steel frame to
form a first floor sales area. The ground floor and mezzanine floor are finished with
an insitu concrete slab. Externally the frame is clad in large SIP panels two storeys in
height. Further large glazed wall panels complete the building enclosure.
End gable frame showing insulated
SIP timber cladding panels
High level glazing panels are located around
the building
10 bays of timber laminated columns at 6 m
centres
