Permanent Formwork Structural Walling Systems from AFS
AFS Supplies permanent formwork structural walling systems ideally suited to the construction of all kinds of commercial & residential buildings including:
- Multi-storey apartments
- Hotels/motels
- Office buildings
- Shopping centres, hospitals & prisons.
Recent projects at Belmont and Port Macquarie have served to reinforce the reputation of AFS Logicwall as an efficient and cost-effective solution for builders looking to simplify the construction process. The success of the system on both of these quality projects is testament to the commitment of the AFS team to provide the highest level of service and after-sales support.
Builder*
"At the early planning stage, the project Structural Engineer reviewed and chose to use the AFS Wall system in conjunction with post tensioned slabs and concrete columns for the building structure.
As a long term commercial building company, not having used this system previously we were at first apprehensive and sceptical about the system, however our fears were removed once we commenced the structure and appreciated the expediency and relative simple nature and ease of construction.
We would certainly consider the use of the AFS Wall system on future similar projects.
Facts and figures
Belmont Central - Belmont NSW
- Units: 42
- Height: 6 storeys
- Quantity of AFS LOGICWALL: 4500m2
- Application: AFS 162 - Party walls
- External walls
- Lift & stair shaft
Engineer - Coast Apartments Port Macquarie
"Key structural features of the AFS system used at
Port Macquarie were;
1. Used as the external load bearing facade element offering 40 year durability life in reference to the Australian Standards in an aggressive coastal environment.
2. Used as the internal load bearing lift shaft.
When combined with the remainder of the framed reinforced and post tensioned structure and lightweight vertical partitions internally, led to an efficient and relatively fast construction providing critical building elements only needing finishing treatment. The finished product looks smart ,should age slowly and is compatible with the surrounding buildings.
A load bearing AFS external facade system supported the 9 storey typical floor with internal framed structure. The typical apartment floor slabs are a 210mm post-tensioned flat plate structure with up to 3000mm cantilevers. The structure transfers at ground level on 600mm deep partially stressed beams which also support an in situ pool."
Peter Waugh
Director - Cardno Low & Hooke
Architect - Coast Apartments Port Macquarie
"After significant consideration and comparison with other products we decided on AFS for Coast Apartments because of its slim section that saved critical space on our narrow block, the speed of construction, the simplicity of detailing, and the reduced number of trades required to get the building locked up.
The surface density improved thermal performance, and acoustic benefits of the product could not be compared with anything else with such a narrow profile.
AFS was particularly suited to Coast Apartments which are located close to the beach in Port Macquarie because of the fact that any structural steel has good concrete cover, it was an obvious choice over cavity wall systems that would have required galvanised or stainless steel wall ties etc in the extreme environment."
Saturday Studio - Architects
Facts and figures
Coast Apartments - Port Macquarie NSW
- Units: 17
- Height: 9 storeys
- Quantity of AFS LOGICWALL: 2500m2
- Application: AFS 150 - Boundary walls
- Corridor walls
AFS 200 - Lift & stair shaft
For further information contact:
AFS Products Group Pty Ltd
Address: 22-24 Sommerville Circuit, Emu Plains, NSW, 2750
Phone: 1300 727 2...
Fax: 1300 715 2...
Web: www.afswall.com.au
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