Site 4: Deakin University Extension Geelong

The stanchion is coated with a special white fire resistant enamel/paint.

The beam and the end plates are fixed with many circular bolts. The beam on the left has a large steel plate . In this case, the original beam did not meet/reach the ceiling, so an extra beam had to be incorporated. To make this connection stable and rigid, many bolts and a large metal plate was used. Welding of the bolts was also incorporated to further increase the stability.

This image shows temporary props fixed to a concrete column.

I thought this was an interesting image, as it appears that a pad footing is embedded into the walling/brickwork.

Roof bracing is definitely needed for this building, due to the large roof surface area. Circular beams are used for the bracing. Which would work more effectively: circular or square sectional beams?