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Concrete also provides high levels of built-in thermal mass which evens
out the fluctuations of internal temperatures by absorbing the heat of
the day and releasing it during the night. This can reduce initial plant
costs and ongoing operational costs for air-conditioning. With summer
temperatures in the UK predicted to rise due to climate change the
thermal mass of concrete can play an increasingly important role in
reducing the reliance on energy intensive air-conditioning. Climate
change is also predicted to result in increased storm and flooding
severity. Here, the robustness and longevity of concrete solutions will
increasingly be appreciated.
The construction of the roof is simplified as the roof beams are simply
supported on the walls. The spacing of the roof beams can be optimised
to suit the overall roof structure and is not dictated by perimeter Many concrete construction techniques
column spacing. Roofs maybe lightweight or heavyweight with the latter
providing extra thermal performance. being used by other construction sectors
The use of load-bearing concrete walls provides a real and cost-effective warrant examination for their use for
solution. For further information and the recommendations from this
study see ‘Shed Structures: A New Approach’.
warehouse construction.
JCDecaux Warehouse,
Brentford, London
6 The construction of the warehouse, built as part of the UK headquarters
for JCDecaux, a leading supplier of street furniture, was fast and cost-
effective. The two long wall elevations of the 63m long, 45m wide and
9.65m high warehouse were erected in just 12 days.
The external and interior walls have a high architectural finish of white
concrete that incorporates Spanish dolomite for additonal sparkle. No
further treatment and little on-going maintenance is required.
The Ruthin Craft Centre benefited from fast, cost effective construction. ©Ioana Marinescu.
Tilt-up is used extensively in the USA, Canada and Australia. In the USA,
tilt-up is the market leader for low-rise construction and is used for 60
per cent of all new warehouse and industrial buildings and 10 per cent
of retail buildings. Increasingly tilt-up is being used for two to five storey
buildings. Its benefits include fast construction, enhanced thermal and
sound insulation and inherent fire resistance and it comes with a 100
year pedigree of proven international projects.
Concrete information
The Concrete Centre is the central development organisation for the UK concrete industry. Its aim is to assist all those involved in design and construction to realise the
full potential of the material. In particular, The Concrete Centre offers a comprehensive range of publications, seminars and courses and online resources.
For further information visit: www.concretecentre.com
The Concrete Centre has published a number of titles that are relevant to industrial buildings many of which can be downloaded from its website,
www.concretecentre.com/publications
A summary report that examines how concrete Building owners, occupiers and insurance companies
industrial buildings offer significant advantages and are are increasingly asking for more than the minumum
extremely simple and cost-effective to construct. In fire resistance as specified by the Building Regulations
fact, if you’re responsible for commissioning, designing, which only provide for life safety. Safe access for
building or managing industrial buildings, this fire fighters and property safety are also important.
publication includes key facts that you should know This report explains how concrete construction can
about concrete sheds. minimise the impact of fire upon a building.
This publication should assist designers wishing This design guide is intended to provide the structural
to exploit thermal mass and includes chapters engineer with essential guidance for the design of
on concrete suspended floor options, integration structures that combine precast and in-situ concrete in
of services, acoustic considerations and surface a hybrid concrete structure. It introduces the options
finish options. It is of particular relevance to office available for hybrid concrete structures, and goes on
accommodation that is often included within or to explain the key considerations in the design of this
adjacent to single storey sheds. type of structure.
• Ref: TCC/03/024
• Free PDF download available
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