A visit (29/5/08) to the Coen Pre Cast fabrication factory in Moolap was organised through Andreas, the site manager. He took us on a guided tour of the factory, showing us all the stages and equipment for the panel completion.
Each panel has its own individual shop drawing, showing all the dimensions, cast in elements and other details required. It also specifies the panel weight, strength and reinforcement requirements. These drawings are used for the precise construction of the panels in the factory.
The workers must viabrate the concrete as it is poured using a 'wand'.
A ready mix truck will pour into the panel bed, covering the formwork, reinforced mesh and any additional inserts the cement. (Above)
Once the panel have been poured they are left in their panel beds over night, the next day they are moved to the storage racks in the warehouse. (Below)
Lifting inserts are casted into the panel and can be tied to the reinforced mesh. They allow for easy access to lift the panel safely.
Panels are lifted from their casting beds the day after they are poured. By this time they have reached a lifting strength on 25mpa and are then left placed in the rack for a minimum of 7 days to allow them to cure enough to take transport and erection stresses
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Dear Mr. Willis,
I work at Fanshawe College in London Ontario Canada, creating on-line learning applications. Presently I'm involved in producing a series of
lessons teaching the various aspects of engineering concrete structures.
Would it be possible for the college to use 4 images from your blog located at:
http://srt251cdwil.blogspot.com/2008/06/coen-pre-cast-factory-visit.html
Would it be possible for you to grant us permission to use these images in our lesson?
An email to BMoore@fanshawec.ca expressing or denying your permission would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce Moore
Media Technologist
Fanshawe College
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