Concrete challenge to steel shed monopoly
The Concrete Centre News Archive 2007
Release date: 26th February 2007
Clients and suppliers are likely to benefit from a challenge by an alternative concrete solution to the domination of steel portal frames in the industrial shed market.
At the 2nd Annual Shed Conference, Dr Bernard Rimmer talks about the domination of steel portal frames in the shed market that has led to little innovation or change over many years. Dr Rimmer suggests a solution that provides more freedom and flexibility for designers, which consists of a combination of structural concrete walls together with roof structures lightweight or heavy in materials depending on the architectural and performance requirements. Strong in sustainability, fire resistance and speed to market, the concrete solution offers an attractive and viable alternative to steel portal frame shed.
source: http://www.concretecentre.com/main.asp?page=1570
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Fascinating read, Dave.
It will be interesting to see whether the concrete industry will be able to infiltrate the steel-dominated long span construction arena in Australia.
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