RibandInfillFloorConstructionGuide-PrecastNZ.docVIP

 CONTENTS 1.0 BACKGROUND 1 2.0 TEMPORARY PROPPING 2 3.0 PLACING THE RIBS 2 4.0 PLACING THE TIMBER INFILLS 2 5.0 SUPPLY OF TIMBER 2 6.0 FINISHING OFF AT THE ENDS OF THE RIBS 3 7.0 TIMBER INFILLS FROM THE LAST RIB IN A BAY 3 8.0 TOPPING REINFORCING 3 9.0 EXPOSED FLOOR SOFFITS AND DRESSED TIMBER 4 10.0 NON STANDARD SPACING 4 11.0 OTHER SAFETY ISSUES WITH TIMBER INFILLS 4 12.0 SEATING RIBS INTO PREFORMED POCKETS OR LEDGES 5 13.0 BUILDERS CHECK LIST 6  1.0 BACKGROUND Since rib and infill floors were introduced to the New Zealand construction industry over 30 years ago, there have been significant changes to the way building sites are run. These changes include a move towards principal contractors filling a coordination role with subcontractors providing an increasing input to the total project. With this shift towards subcontracting has come tightening margins and fragmented responsibility. Subcontractors are typically smaller, with less resources. There appears to be a lessening of skills in some areas which is accentuated by the cyclical nature of the construction industry and there is a growing need for training newcomers to the industry. In recognition of the need for this training together with recognition of the importance of safety on building sites, Precast New Zealand has prepared this guide to installation of rib and timber infill flooring systems. DETAIL OF TIMBER INFILL FLOOR Showing typical details for sloping and vertical end closures and edges of bays Notes regarding issues and procedures relating specifically to rib and infill flooring and our recommendations follow :-  2.0 TEMPORARY PROPPING The minimum amount of propping required will be shown on the layout drawings prepared by the supplier. The propping for rib and infill floors must be in place prior to placing the components. 3.0 PLACING THE RIBS The ribs should be spaced by placing a precut timber infill or spacers between adjacent ribs at each end. The ribs should be spaced as specified and to