Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
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It looks like there are a few joints between the precast wall panels that are too wide for the typical connection. In the attached photo, the lower 3 connections were welded but the upper 2 were not. It looks like the joint may have been slightly larger at the upper 2. I assume they will use a different method to connect the panels, but am wondering how common this is and curious to hear any other thoughts??






RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
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RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
We normally specify a 3/4" wide joint, but frequently have seen it end up being double that, and sometimes even more. On a big building, an 1/8" tolerance at each joint can add up to quite a lot at one end, depending on how they erect the panels. So you should put some verbage in your specs concerning accumulation of tolerances during erection.
RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
This is a very simple (but very large) warehouse.
RE: Precast Wall Panel - Joint Width
Have a look at his other post for what happens when you weld the panels together.