This is a photo of the coloumn connecting into the pad footing, as you can see the bracing plates are relatively large with multiple bolts. This was the standard connection method for all the columns throughout the building.
Above is the stairwell, the actual stairs are hollow core cast on site, and inconjuntion with the pre-cast concrete panels makes it almost inpenatrable by fire.
Steel framework has been used for the university offices on the lower levels, it is a quick and effective way of errecting straight framework. Labour time is vastly reduced as a timber carpenter would have to deal with the natural inperfections of wood, therefore more labour intensive. The only downfall of steel framework is the difficulty of screwing/nailing into the studs.
This is the new top floor, even though it will not be used in the short term insulation and the fire services have been installed (red pipes). What appears to be different to the lower floors which were constructed in 1933 is the uninterupted floor space, there is not such a clutter of columns. Also the lower levels use a masonry for exterior walls while the newly constructed top level uses steel framework. (see photo below)
This is a photo of the coloumn connecting into the pad footing, as you can see the bracing plates are relatively large with multiple bolts. This was the standard connection method for all the columns throughout the building.
Above is the stairwell, the actual stairs are hollow core cast on site, and inconjuntion with the pre-cast concrete panels makes it almost inpenatrable by fire.
Steel framework has been used for the university offices on the lower levels, it is a quick and effective way of errecting straight framework. Labour time is vastly reduced as a timber carpenter would have to deal with the natural inperfections of wood, therefore more labour intensive. The only downfall of steel framework is the difficulty of screwing/nailing into the studs.
This is the new top floor, even though it will not be used in the short term insulation and the fire services have been installed (red pipes). What appears to be different to the lower floors which were constructed in 1933 is the uninterupted floor space, there is not such a clutter of columns. Also the lower levels use a masonry for exterior walls while the newly constructed top level uses steel framework. (see photo below)
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