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Accurate enclosure positioning in pre-cast concrete projects

When building with pre-cast concrete walls and floors, it’s vital that enclosures used to house electrical sockets and devices remain in place during the concrete pour. Movement of the enclosure during this phase can result in installation challenges or wastage of an entire pre-cast wall.

02/05/2023 11:42:53

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Precast Concrete Structures, which specialises in large building projects, has worked with Spelsberg UK for over 10 years, to achieve reliability for enclosure placement.

Concrete is widely used as a preferred material for
large buildings, for its durability and speed of construction. Build speed and ease are often enhanced if sections can be pre-cast and delivered for on-site assembly.

Precast Concrete Structures designs, supplies and installs frames
comprising pre-cast concrete walls, floors and staircases, for projects across the UK. This includes buildings such as hotels, student accommodation, and prisons.

When walls and floors are installed, they’re ready for electrical contractors
to fit cabling and devices. This means that enclosures required to house electrical connections, communications cables and devices need to be installed at the same time as the concrete walls are cast.

During the
cast, pouring tonnes of concrete from heights of 2m presents a challenge for securing the position of the enclosures that can easily move under the flow of the wet concrete.

Read the full article in DPA's May issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.