Hot Dip Galvanizing Services from Nepean Building & InfrastructureCase Study: From pit to prestigious sports centre
Background The $5 million Thornleigh Golf Centre facility features 56 hitting bays over two levels with automated ball return complementing a mini-golf facility, clubhouse and 15,000m2 driving range. As the golf centre is located on a clay-capped filled site, an adjustable design was required for the two-tiered driving facility to overcome differential site settlement associated with engineering constraints onsite, demanding a lightweight protective coating. The structure therefore incorporates a system to adjust deck levels and a lightweight HDG steel superstructure was chosen. HDG was applied to the entire two tiers of the structure comprising 80 tonnes of structural steel portal frame supporting a steel clad roof and two levels of pre-cast concrete flooring. The HDG structural steelwork includes universal beams and columns, parallel flange channels as well as rectangular and circular hollow sections.
Challenges and Solutions The second biggest challenge was to provide the high quality galvanizing within a very tight schedule required by the builders for items to arrive onsite ready for erection without delay, which was met through tight teamwork between the galvanizer, steel contractor, owner, engineer and architect. The vast majority of outdoor sporting facilities use paint as the preferred type of protective coating. Thornleigh Golf Centre made a conscious decision to use HDG steel due to its durable, cost-effective and aesthetic properties. The vast quantity of galvanized steel for the golf centre is clearly visible. Already promoting sustainability and environmental awareness through land renewal, the use of galvanizing on this project was the most appropriate finish as HDG does not leach, nor require maintenance or further product applied during its lifetime.
Summary The HDG solution was not only a lot cheaper than stainless steel or other alternatives it provided superior weathering capabilities in the exposed outdoor setting with no touch ups required at erection and minimal maintenance costs going forward. Eight Reasons to Choose Hot Dip Galvanizing
1. No hold ups due to weather - steel can be galvanized in any weather conditions
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