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Monolithic frame:
why we build this way
The frame is cast in reinforced concrete right on site. This gives freedom of layout, a structure that resists earthquakes as one whole, and a predictable pace, provided the formwork and crews are your contractor's own.
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In short
What a monolithic
frame is
Columns, shear walls and slabs are poured on site, in formwork around a rebar cage.
The result is a single spatial structure with no joints between elements. Walls between columns are filled with block or brick and carry no load, so the layout can change without touching the structure.
Georgia is a seismically active region. A monolithic frame designed to current codes resists seismic loads with the whole structure.
Advantages
What a monolithic
frame gives
Seismic safety
A single structure designed for seismic loads to Georgian codes.
Storeys
One technology for a two-storey house and a twenty-storey building.
Pace
With our own formwork, every slab takes a predictable number of days.
Quality
Where strength
is decided
The quality of a monolithic frame is built on site, in every pour.
- 01Design and calculation
The structural engineer designs the frame for the loads, soils and seismicity of the plot.
- 02Reinforcement
Before each pour an engineer accepts the rebar: diameters, spacing, concrete cover.
- 03Concrete
Class as designed, slump control and test samples for strength.
- 04Curing and stripping
Concrete gains strength on schedule; formwork is never stripped early.
- 05Floor acceptance
An act signed with the technical supervisor before the next floor begins.
Questions
In short
the essentials
Is a monolithic frame more expensive than brick?
It depends on the building. In multi-storey buildings a monolithic frame often wins on pace and open layouts; for a private house the design estimate shows the difference.
How long does concrete take to gain strength?
Gradually. Stripping and loading follow the schedule in the method statement, adjusted for the weather.
Can you pour concrete in winter?
Yes, with concrete heating and anti-freeze admixtures. This is built into the estimate in advance.
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