HongKongMick
Civil/Environmental
- Jan 11, 2006
- 3
I am currently involved in a buildability study for the design and build of a new cargo terminal. I am looking for ideas on how to enhance the floor hardness for heavy fork lift traffic. The gross floor space of 400,000 sq.M. 1,400sq. M.
The ground floor is to be cast as a traditional reinforced concrete slab whiles the remaining areas on the upper two floors shall be post tensioned precast beams and slab with an in suite topping.
Given the large floor expanse the method or product used to enhance the hardness of the floor surface will have a significant cost impact. I am trying to avoid epoxy finishes due to costs and maintenance. Can any one give me some inspiration regarding glass fiber reinforcing, concrete finishing methods and concrete mix etc. any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
I am also looking at protection of columns from mechanical damage and have adopted a surface mounted cast in steel plate with a circular column to protect against and deflect impacts. Any innovative ideas here would also be appreciated.
Cheers Mick
The ground floor is to be cast as a traditional reinforced concrete slab whiles the remaining areas on the upper two floors shall be post tensioned precast beams and slab with an in suite topping.
Given the large floor expanse the method or product used to enhance the hardness of the floor surface will have a significant cost impact. I am trying to avoid epoxy finishes due to costs and maintenance. Can any one give me some inspiration regarding glass fiber reinforcing, concrete finishing methods and concrete mix etc. any ideas will be greatly appreciated.
I am also looking at protection of columns from mechanical damage and have adopted a surface mounted cast in steel plate with a circular column to protect against and deflect impacts. Any innovative ideas here would also be appreciated.
Cheers Mick