Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Week One post

images taken 9.03.08
place: IKEA
address: Bernleigh Rd, Richmond, VIC
Architect: with held by IKEA
photos taken by Rose M.


Image 1
image 2
Image 3

Image 1: 3 x 3 meter detail
  • depicts a bolted-beam-to-column connection. This shows a shear connection due to the fact the flanges of the beams are not rigidly connected to the column. The image also shows an end clearance. An end clearance makes it easier to lower and fit the beam to the column upon ensemble. 

Image 2: 10 x 10 meters image. 
  • two flange beams which have been welded together using the technique ' double fillet weld'

Image 3: overal image of IKEA
  • shows the facade of the commercial building. Corrugated steel attached to a steel frame

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