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 Concrete
Feature Story
 A formidable team
Elite Precast Concrete Ltd and RSG Structures have once again joined forces to deliver an innovative and great value solution for a client...
RSG Structures operate as an independent designer, supplier, and installer of all manner of precast, prestressed concrete as well as traditional steel frame and membrane covers/canopies.
They use a network of carefully vetted suppliers to ensure only the highest quality products are included in the portfolio and by offering a completely impartial service, there is no bias toward any one particular product, as all are considered on their individual merits and their suitability. This gives clients the confidence they are not just being sold to by a salesman but receiving sound advice from a company that have been working in this industry for a long time.
This project involved an existing slab with many different levels, a client requirement for high walls (6-7m), a cover over the whole bunker and formed part of larger works including demolition and groundworks.
As the slab was good, it would have been foolish not to use it, but varying levels meant putting walls directly onto it would be an issue. Using a varying height plinth caters for the different levels of the existing slab and allows a level surface for walls and the roof to be formed.
This plinth was 0.4m at its shallowest and just over 1.2m at its highest.
There are not too many options available at this sort of height, L walls or horizontal panels are a possibility but the foot on an L wall at this height is around 2.6m which increases the footprint dramatically and panels would require either stub stanchions or a heavy-duty steel frame with corresponding large foundations.
Options for the division walls are also extremely limited at this height and would not be operator friendly with feet or steelwork in the way.
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