BUILDING SYSTEM

These pages illustrate the composition of the structural elements of COMPONOFORM™ BUILDING SYSTEM. Other building components can be attached to the COMPONOFORM™ structural frame.

Precast Structural System

The following tables illustrate and describe the components as part of the PRECAST STRUCTURAL SYSTEM. The structural frame composed of these components forms a sub-system independent of any other building components or systems. Floor slabs, enclosure panels, and circulation elements are normally not required for structural frame stability, and may be used at the designer´s or architect´s discretion.

Numerous variations can be produced for each type of component, without altering the basic system´s engineering, equipment, production, and erection procedures. For instance, a column may be cast with less than four extended arms to form a one, two, or three armed column component; sizes of structural components can vary to suit individual building requirements; components can be cast with a variety of finishes and miscellaneous hardware for attachment of other building components. Structural components are engineered to withstand seismic and hurricane conditions.

Advantages

• Cost Savings Due To:
  Finished components of high quality
  Quality control in manufacturing and site erection
  Efficiency of manufacture reduces material and labor costs
  Efficiency of site erection in any site condition
  Use of less expensive factory labor
  Use of latest equipment and technology
• Time Savings Due To:
  Components prefabricated off building site
  Site work proceeds simultaneously
  Faster coordination and implementation of other trades
• Time Savings Result In:
  Considerable reduction in interim financing
  Reduced general conditions
  Earlier occupancy - recovery of foregone income
• Absolute Predictability of Cost and Construction Schedules
  At very preliminary planning and design stage of any project
  Allows maximum early coordination of other trades
  Insures accurate scheduling for fabrication and erection
  Full engineering drawings available after preliminary design of project is completed
• Design Advantages:
  Economical structure for wide variety of building types
  Complete freedom in placing interior and exterior walls
  Near infinite range of framing grids
  Complete freedom in choice of electrical and mechanical systems
  Surfaces can be of varied finishes
  Ability for future vertical or horizontal expansion after project completion
  Fireproof
  Maintenance free and durable
  Available now anywhere in the U.S.A

Components

Column
Beam
Floor Slab
Stair
Elevator Shaft
Truss Member
Exterior Wall Panel
Facia Piece
Parapet Balcony and/or Roof
Exterior and Interior Wall Panel
Disposal Chute
Window Panel