Abstract:
A method of erecting a removable safety barrier on a building under construction, the method comprising the steps of locating one or more barrier supports on an edge structure of the building, the barrier support(s) being arranged to support the safety barrier and include an inner member that locates against an inner side of the edge structure; and casting a cementitious element against the edge structure so that at least a portion of the inner member is embedded in the cast element whereby the inner member is adapted to be released from the hardened cast element by lifting of the barrier support from the edge structure.
Abstract:
A suspendable container comprising a container body (7), anchorage means (19) carried by the body (7) and being movable from a transport position wherein said anchorage means is retracted to an in-use position wherein said anchorage means protrude from the container body, and releasable means, such as pin (37) to lock said anchorage means in the in-use position; the anchorage means (19) when in the in-use position, being able to be affixed to an exposed intermediate floor of a building and thereafter fixedly secure said container body relative to that floor. The anchorage means (19) comprising two frames each of which is pivotally connected to the body (7). Each frame having one or more props (26) vertically extendable when said frames are in the in-use position.
Abstract:
A method of erecting a multi-storey structure is disclosed. During construction, at least a portion of a perimeter facade of the structure is disposed to extend at least two storeys height beyond an upper work area of the structure and forms at least part of a safety barrier for that work area and wherein in erecting the multi-story structure, at least one further floor of the structure is erected over the upper work area. The further floor forming a respective subsequent upper work area of the structure, and wherein at least a portion of the facade is disposed to extend at least one storey height beyond the uppermost of the subsequent work areas.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a structure adapted to span spaced supports. The disclosure has particular application to temporary bridges and other access ways. The structure is configured with upper and lower chords. In some embodiments, the structure is formed from polyhedral frame modules and has an upper chords incorporating 5 stiffening elements to improve the strength stronger in compression of that chord.
Abstract:
A chute system for use in construction, renovation or maintenance of a building. The chute system includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet spaced from the inlet. The chute system also includes a perimeter wall defining an interior passage interconnecting the at least one inlet and outlet. The perimeter wall comprising includes a plurality of panels that are releasably mounted together such that the chute can be assembled in a plurality of configurations with different cross-sectional areas of the passage.
Abstract:
A loading platform for use in building construction, the loading platform comprising a support structure adapted to be fixed to a building and extend outwardly from the building; and a deck mountable to the support structure such that the deck extends from the building, the support structure being configured such that at least a portion of an upper surface of the support structure extends level with or below a floor surface of the building when fixed to the building.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to safety barriers, and in particular, for use around the perimeter of building floors during construction of a building. In one form, the present invention provides a safety barrier module for use in erecting a fenced-off zone around the perimeter of a building floor during construction of a building, the safety barrier module including: a barrier panel for inhibiting the passage of workers or objects from the building floor to the ground below; and at least one counterweighted footing block for receiving a support post connected to the barrier panel, the footing block arranged to rest on the building floor and to counteract loads and forces on the barrier panel to support the barrier panel in a substantially upright position relative to the building floor; wherein the barrier panel is geometrically shaped to extend from a predetermined height down to substantially the building floor level.
Abstract:
A locking joint (13) is provided between a scaffolding platform (11) and a tubular column (12). A brace (14) is rigidly attached to the platform (11). A tubular column (12) pivots about the platform (11). To lock the platform (11) with respect to the tubular column (12), a bolt (15) is inserted through an aperture (16) in the brace (14) and also through an aperture (17) in the tubular column (12). A cylindrical insert (18) is provided rigidly attached to the tube (12) so that stresses exerted on the insert (18) are transmitted to the tube (12) and vice versa. Also provided is a resilient clip (20) to retain shadecloth (21) on scaffolding. The "U" shaped clip has concave walls (23) to seat between adjacent columns of scaffolding (12) and clamp the shadecloth (21) between the clip (20) and the scaffolding (12).
Abstract:
A vehicle sun visor (10) is adapted to be attached to the window (11) and not to the gutter of a vehicle. The visor (10) includes one or more supports (13) which are adapted to be secured to the glass window or windscreen (11). A visor member (16) has at least one integral mounting portion (17) which is adapted to engage the support (13). The visor may be tailored to suit a variety of vehicles.
Abstract:
A facade assembly for a vehicle parking structure comprising a facade panel arranged to form part of an exterior of the structure. The facade assembly includes at least one support member extending inwardly of the panel and into the structure in use for connection with a floor of the structure. The support member is arranged to include one or more attachments.