The ACP precast concrete wall system is a fast track construction method for warehouses and distribution centres.
Interlocking prestressed concrete wall panels span between building columns to produce a foundation free, smooth, hard wearing wall in a fraction of the time required by more traditional methods of construction.
Precast concrete panels are manufactured to suit individual requirements and are available in a range of widths (0.5m, 0.7m, 1m, 1.1m 1.2m, 1.5m) that can be combined to achieve the desired wall height. The flexibility of manufacture enables the precast wall panels to be produced to almost any size to suit the building layout.
ACP Concrete panels are designed to BS 8110 and are available in three standard thicknesses. In most warehouse applications the lightweight 95mm thick prestressed concrete panels are suitable. For high load applications our engineering department will advise as to the most economical precast option.
Apertures for windows and doors can be accommodated as required.
The wall panels are designed to be installed on the inside face of the steel columns or between the webs of the columns as shown above.
As with most
Modern Methods of Construction, the
prestressed concrete wall panel system is
designed to provide rapid construction for walls in all types of warehouses and
distribution centres. Why precast?
The rapid construction offers the developer many advantages:
Precast concrete panels are delivered to site made to measure. Manufactured in controlled environment,factory conditions the panels are quickly erected to provide high quality precast concrete walls.
The developer can achieve significant programme benefits for following trades and to the overall project.
The precast concrete solution eliminates wet trades associated with traditional construction techniques.
Installation progress of the new precast wall panel system is almost independent of weather conditions. A team of 2 or 3 men can install 200mē per day.
The rapid closure of the building envelope enables floor slab construction to be brought forward.
Shorter Construction Period For the freeholder or tenant the precast concrete wall panel system is designed to shorten the construction phase and bring the warehouse or distribution centre into operation at an earlier date.
Smooth Finish The high strength precast concrete panels give a smooth internal finish to the warehouse. This food grade finish eliminates worries about damp ingress or pest infestations within the walls of the warehouse. The smooth surface of the precast concrete panels is suitable for painting with little or no preparation.
Movable Precast concrete wall panels can be dismantled and relocated to provide alterations to sub divisions and to facilitate subsequent extension to the warehouse.
Durable The prestressed concrete wall panels are designed to resist accidental impact loads. The density and durability of the precast concrete gives long maintenance free service for the building walls.
Prestressed concrete wall panels have been used extensively in warehouses and distribution centres throughout the UK.
Dado
wall panels fitted to the internal building elevation can be used in
conjunction with exposed ground beams to the external
elevation providing a
high quality, durable interface between the steel wall cladding and external
yard levels.
Full height precast concrete curtain walling between warehouse and office or amenity areas provide durable firewall solutions.
Heavy duty precast concrete retaining wall suit the construction of loading ramps and dock pits.
Installation is available as part of the complete design & build precast package offered by ACP (Concrete) Ltd. Installation of the concrete panels is quick and simple and is usually carried out using a telehandler rather than more expensive cranage. This cuts installation costs and brings added flexibility to the progress of work on site.
Alternatively help and advice for safe handling and installation of the precast concrete units by your own contractors can be supplied as documentation or as a supervisory site visit.