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The OBC (Oudenaardse Beton Centrale) storage warehouse in Oudenaarde stores special aggregates dosed through filling funnels, with the floor designed for an additional load of 15 kN/m². The lower base is a self-compacting concrete structure with 5.5m-high, 34m-long cast-in-situ outer walls, an internal grid of 8 columns with a beam grid between them, closed off with prestressed vaults, while the upper structure uses steel porches with a central support point placed at 2/3 of the span rather than at midspan.
The project
The project involves setting up a storage warehouse for a concrete plant OBC.Special aggregates are stored on the floor that can be dosed by means of filling funnels.There may be an additional load of 15 kN/m² on the floor.The lower base consists of a concrete structure with the outer walls being cast in situ in self-compacting concrete. These walls have a height of 5.5 meters and a length of 34 meters. Inside there is a grid of 8 columns, between which a beam grid has been fitted. The whole is closed with prestressed vaults. The upper structure consists of steel porches with a central support point at 2/3 of the span.
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DnA Architects Engineers
DnA Architects Engineers was established in 2004 by ir. Architect Dominiek Larsen & ir. Architect Annemie Lowie. The office is located in Oudenaarde. There are 3 employees, all engineer and architect by training.
DnA Architects Engineers are specialized in contemporary homes (both new construction and renovations). DnA is also active in private investment projects, utility construction (steel and concrete structures) and public buildings (school).
Customer since : 2005