University Sport PavilionWEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

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The Pavilion Site located along the edge of The University of Melbourne Oval, is currently under construction. The Old Pavilion was a centre that was thoroughly used over the years by The University of Melbourne Sports. Cur-rently majority of the old pavilion has been demolished to erect the new facility.

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University Sport PavilionWEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

Evident through this image, the beginning of a reinforced concrete retaining wall is being built. The retaining wall is capable of resisting changes in shape and transferring lateral loads to the ground founda-tion. Steel rods would be placed within the ground and cement is poured into the dug ditch. Yellow caps are evidently used at the top of the open spikes to help create a clear identifier of potential hazards to individuals in the area.

This image displays the only structure that will be retained from the original/old Pavilion. The Pavilion is heritage listed therefore, for historical purposes this section could not be demolished. Thus, the new design will incorporate it. From the image, it is evident that the structure is extremely dilapidated and thus the whole structure would have looked very similar. The new design evidently through the concrete slab in the distant will have a consistent flow between this old and new Pavilion.

The Old Pavilion evidently used weatherboard materials for its exterior as well as tiled roofing. The structure would have utilised a frame structure and the roofing system could have used a series of roof trusses. The cone roof would have been frabricated before placement on the roof. It could have used bent timbre framing. A classic roof gutter is also evidently used. Basement level will also not be located below the existing structure.

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University Sport PavilionWEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

This position focuses on the outer façade of the load-bearing wall mainly focusing on the waterproofing used. As the structure has a basement level, the external walls need a strong waterproofing element that will allow the moisture in the soil as well as chemicals such as radon from seeping into the concrete. The waterproofing membrane is the large black foam like material along the base. An Agricultural Drain (AG) runs along the base to help waterproofing against water entering through the soils.

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The load-bearing wall is constructed with concrete bricks, which utilises the stretcher bond layering. A centralised hole running verti-cally inside the bricks is used to help reinforce the wall with steel rods. The use of these materials makes the structure much more fire resistant, an aspect that would have been extensively looked into as the Pavilion had previously burnt down. 90% of the electrical and plumbing systems will be concealed within the concrete.

Reinforcing dowels protrude from the load bearing walls, as the basement roof/first floor flooring will be concreted. The bondek formwork uses a series of planks that help support the future con-crete flooring and will be removed once the flooring is dry.

From this location, several aspects can be seen. Some of the major aspects that can be seen are the load bearing concrete walls, timber formwork and electrical circuits. The foundations use strip footings, which are 500mm wide and 500mm deep. A ducted air vent that connects to the basement can also be located in the top left-hand corner of the image.

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Case Study 1: Ormond Theology Centre ReceptionWEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

Constraints & Links to other Buildings:The structure is an extension to the existing building. The extension consists of a reception area.

Construction Type & Structural System:The building uses glass bricks and utilised a cladding form. Glass windows are also placed systemat-ically per floor. Large glass panels are used along the top edge of the brickwork. Through this glass, it is evident that large steel columns are used to hold up the roofing system. The flat roofing system cantilevers outwards and is also held up by 2 large concrete columns. These concrete columns also hold up the cable, concrete and mesh face of the structure. The roofing system also utilises a box gutter and for the external ceiling, a chipboard material is used. Along the exterior, there is also evidence of a variety of texturing techniques on the concrete walls. One used timbre planks to provide a brick wall look, another had horizontal etching and another was smooth and flat. In the interior, wooded panels are used as a lighting and design feature. The ceiling is perforated chipboard. Large steel beams are also evidently used and fixed perpendicular to the steel columns.

Materials:- Steel (columns and beams)- Glass blocks- Timbre - Concrete- Aluminium- Chipboard

Case Study 2: Queens College ExtensionWEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

Constraints & Links to other Buildings:As the design is an extension of the existing site, the extension needed to use precise joints that could adequately hold and sustain the old building together with the new. If the joints did not work properly, that cracks or sinking could occur.

Construction Type & Structural System:The structure utilises a series of frames to help hold it up. Steel beams could also have been used to create support for lateral loads. The external wall could be brick or concrete blocks that was rendered with concrete and potentially painted to fit the existing style of the building. I presume it would use large beams as opposed to trusses for the ceiling. The ceiling would also have to be on a slight angle to accommodate for rain. The roofing system also utilises an eave gut-ter that probably has a connecting internal down pipe.

Materials:- Timber Framing- Steel framing- Bricks or Concrete Blocks- Concrete rendering- Asphalt pavement- Aluminium roofing- Glass brick work

Case Study 3 – MSLE Building (Link Between Buildings)WEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

Constraints & Links to other Buildings:As the linkage between the two buildings use different structural systems the joints between each building must be chosen accordingly. If these joints do not comply with the structural systems it could cause some deformation in the floor. On the left of the link is the Melbourne School of Land and Environment and on the right are the Land and Environment Laboratories.

Construction Type & Structural System:The Melbourne School of Land and Environment utilises a compression/mass structure. Steel beams would be used to hold the structure together. Along the exterior a box gutter is used, as the roof is flat. A combination of glass and steel roofing is used on the face of the buildings. In the interior, what consist are large ventilation systems, a staircase and second floor landing aisles. The staircase located in the rear of the structure is solid reinforced concrete and uses a wooden frame as a railing. Along the second floor glass and metal are used as the primary materi-als. A cantilever is evidently used to hold up part of the second floor. Vinyl is used along the ground as this structure has high traffic that directly leads to the outdoor therefore; a sustainable material for the flooring is necessary.

Materials:Steel beamingColour Bond Steel roofing systemsGlass (doors and railing)Timber framingBrick CladdingPlasterboard (Walls)Vinyl Flooring

Case Study 4 - Eastern Precinct Student Centre (Link Between Buildings)WEEK 3 - SITE VISIT ANALYSIS

Constraints & Links to other Buildings:The structure is the extension of the ERC to create the Science Student Centre. One of the major constraints would be the different level of deformations between the two buildings and ensuring that the joinery between the EPSC and the other buildings will not cause any deformation. Another major issue is the angles of the roofing system in order to ensure that rain does not store up in one point thus creating an unwanted point load.

Construction Type & Structural System:From the external point of view, there are two large beams that are dyna bolted to the concrete wall of the ERC. On top of the glass roofing system, there are also a series of metal battens, which do not connect to the concrete wall. A series of timbre trellises are also evidently used for design purposes. The roofing on the right hand side of the building is used for drainage of water. The glass panels slide the water down into the roofing system, which has a box gutter. In the internal, there are a series of beams that span evenly along the concrete wall. A long set of ventilation grills are also evident along the left hand edge of the roof. The ceiling of the area along the right uses large perforated chipboards of some sort. Along the front of the structure a series of Jalousie Windows are used for light and air.

Materials:Steel beamsGlass (roofing & windows)Perforated boards (ceiling on right hand side)Cement (load bearing walls)Timber (decorative purposes)