Steel Construction Detailing

Neat, simple, traditional and homely- that’s the words which define Kew House situated in Richmond, South-West London, UK. Designed by Piercy & Company it proved to be the best combination of steel and wood. The construction was completed in 2014. It has also listed as one of the best new buildings of 2015 by RIBA awards. The construction itself was difficult and commendable at the same time. Whole house is made of two pre-fabricated steel volumes which were placed behind the preserved nineteenth century stable wall. This leads to a structure of a rustic ceiling floor and enameled staircases in between. Kew House is located in the conservation zone of south west London. It’s a family house of 2 storey and four bedrooms. The two storey wing was constructed behind the stable wall. The biggest challenge in the construction was the limitedness of site which was hindrance in the making of a spacious house. This is why it is constructed behind the stable which allows the house ...

Clyde Arc, a bridge to be found in Glasgow, Scotland, is motor automobiles, cyclists and ambler’s twofold traffic lane roadway, as well familiar as Squinty Bridge. Construction for the bridge was initiated in the year 2005 and was accomplished so inaugurated in the following year; lengthiest span covered by the one is 96 matters and is a toll free construction. Estimated construction cost for the bridge was 20.3 million British Pounds and is projected to abide for a period of 120 years. The noticeable feature of the structure is the groundbreaking arched shape and its manner of intersection crossing the waterway at is actual position. The construction of the bridge was collaboration of two different engineering and structural designers’ enterprises, stacking task for the bridge was structured from a huge balanced elbow on the Arc whereas the superstructure was made-up off the site and the concrete portions for bridge floor were structured utilizing onsite prefabrication patio...