Torquay Apartments

Based on Boston Road in Torquay, although a residential project, this site visit was still one of interest as concrete and steel are the primary structural materials. We were unable to talk to the project manager as work was temporary suspended at the time we visited however it looks like a steel frame system is being combined with load bearing tilt up concrete construction.

An example of how a steel stanchion is bolted to the concrete panel via cleats. The wall panel is supported by strip footing and placed approx 75mm below ground level.

Below is a detail to show how the rafter and purlins are connected by M24 bolts. It also shows how fly bracing is placed on alternate rafters for extra support to the purlins. Steel rods have been used for cross bracing to resist lateral loads that may be imposed by external forces.

Here shows how the end structure is purely steel framing exemplifying how the corner assembly works. I am assuming by the artists impression of the final building that this structure will be covered by some form cladding and then plastered. Below is a good example of how the UB 320 rafter is connected to the wall panel by angle plates and 6 bolts. It is also clear the comparative size of the purlins to the rafter.