FRAMED CONSTRUCTION
Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape.
Framing materials are usually, reinforced concrete, engineering wood or structural steel.
Gladding to framed structures
This involves filling or masking of the structural frame and such infilling systems must fulfill the
following;
i. Must be self supporting between the frames
ii. Must be rain resistance
iii. Wind resistance
iv. Give the required degree of thermal insulation
v. Have good fire resistance
vi. Be constructible to a suitable modular or size
vii. Must have good aesthetic
Cladding to framed structure falls under four categories
a. Panel walling
b. Reinforced concrete precast cladding panel
c. Light weight infilling panels
d. Curtain walling
a. Panel walling
This involves constructing masonry wall (stone, blocks or bricks) within the panel created by
frames. During the construction of the concrete column, rope iron can be closed to form the bond
between the wall and the column
, X
Panel created by the
Column
Structural element
Beam
X
Section X – X
Masonry wall flush or slightly raised into the panel hence exposing the structural frame
R/c beam Window Cill
R/c floor slab
R/c beam
Stone facing at beam section concealing to structural frame
, b. Concrete cladding panel
These are normally made from precast concrete and can be laid in two formats,
i. Spanning between beams; i.e. height of floor
ii. Undercill infill spanning from column to column; these give a high wall to window
ratio. They are made from dense concrete mix suitably reinforced and are designed
with lifting holes or hooks
The following are considered in designing or selecting the panels
1. Column or beam spacing
2. Lifting capacity of plant available
3. Jointing method adopted
4. Exposure conditions expected
5. Any planning requirements especially as finishing are concerned
Jointing should allow for thermal movement at the sometime be water proof. These would
necessitate the use of suitably systems. Thermal insulation may be achieved by including a cavity
within the panel. Precast concrete panels may also be made in composite forms where say stone
or bricks facings may be attached to give the necessary impression save to conform to regulation
Framing in construction is the fitting together of pieces to give a structure support and shape.
Framing materials are usually, reinforced concrete, engineering wood or structural steel.
Gladding to framed structures
This involves filling or masking of the structural frame and such infilling systems must fulfill the
following;
i. Must be self supporting between the frames
ii. Must be rain resistance
iii. Wind resistance
iv. Give the required degree of thermal insulation
v. Have good fire resistance
vi. Be constructible to a suitable modular or size
vii. Must have good aesthetic
Cladding to framed structure falls under four categories
a. Panel walling
b. Reinforced concrete precast cladding panel
c. Light weight infilling panels
d. Curtain walling
a. Panel walling
This involves constructing masonry wall (stone, blocks or bricks) within the panel created by
frames. During the construction of the concrete column, rope iron can be closed to form the bond
between the wall and the column
, X
Panel created by the
Column
Structural element
Beam
X
Section X – X
Masonry wall flush or slightly raised into the panel hence exposing the structural frame
R/c beam Window Cill
R/c floor slab
R/c beam
Stone facing at beam section concealing to structural frame
, b. Concrete cladding panel
These are normally made from precast concrete and can be laid in two formats,
i. Spanning between beams; i.e. height of floor
ii. Undercill infill spanning from column to column; these give a high wall to window
ratio. They are made from dense concrete mix suitably reinforced and are designed
with lifting holes or hooks
The following are considered in designing or selecting the panels
1. Column or beam spacing
2. Lifting capacity of plant available
3. Jointing method adopted
4. Exposure conditions expected
5. Any planning requirements especially as finishing are concerned
Jointing should allow for thermal movement at the sometime be water proof. These would
necessitate the use of suitably systems. Thermal insulation may be achieved by including a cavity
within the panel. Precast concrete panels may also be made in composite forms where say stone
or bricks facings may be attached to give the necessary impression save to conform to regulation
