PRECAST - Bison Manufacturing Limited
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PRECAST - Bison Manufacturing Limited
Uniclass L4322:P22 EPIC D34:X22 CI/SfB (24) Ef2 September 2008 LEADING THE PRECAST INDUSTRY SINCE 1919 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS CONTENTS This Bison precast concrete stairs and landings document is a comprehensive product and technical guide designed for Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Specifiers and Contractors. INTRODUCTION PAGES 1 - 5 It provides a range of products and solutions to choose from and is supported by technical details, specifications and design guidelines/considerations. PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS 01 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS DETAILS 02 BUILDING REGULATIONS 03 SPECIFICATION DETAILS 04 HEALTH AND SAFETY 05 DESIGN SOLUTIONS 06 SERVICE AND DELIVERY 07 SUSTAINABILITY 08 BISON ONLINE 08 PAGES 6 - 7 PAGES 8 - 17 PAGES 18 - 19 PAGES 20 - 21 PAGES 22 - 23 PAGES 24 - 25 PAGES 26 - 27 PAGE 28 PAGE 29 2 3 3 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 BISON BISON UNRIVALLED CONSISTENT QUALITY QUALITY of Product FINISH Bison has led the precast concrete industry since 1919. Our investment in technology, Our investment is focused on meeting and exceeding customer expectations. innovation and our people has ensured we have remained at the forefront of Our modern and innovative manufacturing techniques alongside state of the art production developments in design, technical expertise and customer service. processes, ensure the quality of our products is second to none and we take pride in producing both functional and architectural products to provide the very best finish. THE MOST ADVANCED MANUFACTURING FACILITY Bison is fully committed to the UK manufacturing industry and we take great pride in our state of the art, flagship manufacturing facility in Swadlincote. As the most advanced and sustainable precast concrete plant in the world, Bison can guarantee exceptional service and product quality across a wide range of market sectors and projects throughout the UK. 4 5 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION BISON BISON THE BENEFITS PROVEN TRACK RECORD RAPID CONSTRUCTION CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Bison precast staircases are delivered to site ready for Each of Bison’s manufacturing facilities are members ARORA INTERNATIONAL, HEATHROW T5 installation and can speed up construction schedules to of the B.S.I Registered Firms Scheme for Quality Bison designed, manufactured, delivered and erected provide safe and immediate routes between floors under Assurance to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the design and 30,000m2 of bespoke precast concrete products for the construction. Once hoisted into place, the precast stair manufacture of precast concrete products. 610 bedroom, 6 hotel development, the largest luxury flight is suitably protected and ready for use. 01 airport hotel in Europe. Tight time scales meant that the Bison team were frequently on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week working on the project, which included PROVEN QUALITY AT ECONOMIC COST Registration No. FM 11 Exceptional quality is built into each precast stair structure In accordance with the requirements of the scheme, to ensure the most appropriate, efficient and cost-effective all procedures and disciplines undertaken by Bison WEMBLEY STADIUM product solution. Precast stairs reduce the requirement for are subject to independent approval and periodic The Bison team effectively designed, manufactured and complex on-site shuttering and minimise the risk of delays review by the British Standards Institution. delivered the major precast elements of the stadium on REGISRATION No. FM 11 features such as full height interlinking glass atriums. time and to budget. that can occur with site-poured concrete. All aspects of Bison’s design, production, detailing STANDARD MOULDS WITH VERSATILE DESIGN Manufactured in precision steel, the precast stair moulds offer any riser height, combined with a range of tread dimensions to provide a customised stair design from standard moulds. and quality control methods are independently inspected, achieving a high level of capability and quality. Customers can have confidence in the performance and quality standards of Bison’s products to ensure a competent precast concrete solution is specified and installed regardless of project complexity or requirement. IKEA WAREHOUSE, COVENTRY Design, manufacture, deliver and erect the precast EASE OF INSTALLATION Bison’s lifting pins are cast into the precast concrete during manufacture in the factory, making on-site installation safer, easier and quicker. CONTINUOUS PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT POLICY concrete products for the 480,000 square foot structure. Bison operates a policy of continuous product development and improvement, supported by the very latest research and development and state of the art manufacturing facilities. Our approach is geared to offer customers market leading, cost-effective, precast concrete solutions with the highest standards of quality and performance. SPORTCITY, MANCHESTER Complex space planning challenge for multi-storey residential property where an innovative and iconic building was required. Proposed circular design for attractive, usable apartments was made workable by Bison, offering the client practical solutions to the challenges presented. 6 7 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION 02 250 min dimension REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIR FLIGHT UNIT PROFILE STAIRCASE LANDING DETAILS Cast in loadbearing angle 40mm to U/S angle Tread 250mm TYPICAL ATTACHED LOWER LANDING 200mm 275mm Riser height as required 305mm Available range Riser height as required Available range 150 - 210mm Going 150 - 210mm Attached landing Variable range of sizes to specification Riser Waist 150mm ... Nominal 25mm In 25mm increments TYPICAL ATTACHED UPPER LANDING 200mm 25mm Riser height as required O/A Length Available range 150 - 210mm Effective span Attached landing Note: Variable range of sizes Weight limit on stair is 10t. Contact Bison for further information to specification REINFORCED CONCRETE STAIR FLIGHT DIMENSIONS 152 156 160 164 168 172 176 180 184 188 192 196 200 204 208 RECEDE 21.5 22.0 22.5 23.0 23.5 24.0 24.5 25.0 25.5 26.0 26.5 27.0 27.5 28.5 29.0 250 228.5 228.0 227.5 226.5 226.0 225.5 225.0 224.5 224.0 223.5 223.0 222.5 253.5 253.0 252.5 252.0 252.5 251.0 250.5 250.0 283.5 283.0 282.5 282.0 281.5 281.0 280.5 280.0 TREAD RISER 275 305 GOING TYPICAL ATTACHED LANDINGS Riser height as required Available range 150 - 210mm 279.5 279.0 278.5 278.0 277.5 277.0 276.0 Available tread sizes are: 250mm, 275mm and 305mm. Information required to detail stairs: RVK connectors are NOT to be used in Class 2B or Class 3 buildings. Finished floor to floor heights, number of risers, overall stairwell Holes for handrails can be drilled on site by others a minimum of size, width of flights, widths of landings, span directions, 50mm to the edge of the hole from the edge of the flight, and to a support details. Attached landing Variable range of sizes to specification maximum of 100mm deep if central to the going. 8 9 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION TYPICAL TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS STAIRCASE TYPE A STAIRCASE TYPE C Section A Section C Applied finish to landing 02 Applied finish to landing areas Applied finish to landing When flight sits directly on ground slab, dowels to be sited drilled and fixed Dowel PC Landing PC Landing PC Landing PC Landing PC Landing C A Wall bearings Bison support angle STAIRCASE TYPE D Bison support angle Wall bearings Section D STAIRCASE TYPE B Section B Applied finish to landing Applied finish to landings When flight sits directly on ground slab, dowels to be Wall bearings sited drilled and fixed Bison support angle Dowel B D Wall bearings 10 11 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION TYPICAL TYPICAL STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS GROUND FLOOR - NO SCREED ATTACHED LANDING - BEARING ON MASONRY 02 25mm Nominal 25mm Nominal 50mm min. 15mm bed 16m ø douch, at 200mm from the edge, completed on site ATTACHED LANDING - ON STEELWORK GROUND FLOOR - SCREED 50mm min. 25mm Nominal 25mm Nominal 15mm bed SHORT ATTACHED LANDING - ON MASONRY 100mm HALF LANDING/FLOOR LEVEL - WITH SEPARATE PC LANDING 50mm min. 25mm Nominal Min 200mm Bearing Upper landing SHORT ATTACHED LANDING - ON MASONRY 25mm Nominal 50mm min. Lower landing Min 100mm Bearing 12 13 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION TYPICAL STAIRCASE AND LANDING STAIR CONNECTION AND BEARING CONDITIONS DISPROPORTIONATE COLLAPSE DETAIL BEARING ON STEEL - WITH METAL DECK FLOORS FLIGHT ATTACHED TO LANDING - HEAD AND FOOT 275mm min 50mm min. 02 HEAD 25mm Nominal 140mm 160mm min. 50mm min. FOOT SUPPORT WALL (OR STEEL) - WITH HOLLOWCORE SPANNING PERPENDICULAR 25mm Nominal Last riser to be formed in CONNECTION DETAILS - BETWEEN FLIGHT AND LANDING finishes on site by others 100mm GROUND FLOOR - DEEP SCREED Sand/cement screed by 150x150x15RSA S275 others reinforced over angle cast into stair flight c/w with mild steel wrapping 100x100x10 flat plate fabric or polypropylene welded into RSA as fibre to minimise risk of shown on plan shrinkage/cracking 150mm min. 10mm 10mm shim 75mm Packer to be 173mm placed under Engineering brick packer by others 15mm welded tab before bolt is 16mm ø excalibur screw bolt site screwed in drilled into PC landing (only in progressive collapse detailing) HEAD DIMENSION - WITH STEEL SUPPORT PC landing 160mm min. to U/S to angle 350mm min. 14 15 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 PRECAST STAIRS AND LANDINGS SECTION STAIRCASE AND LANDING STAIRCASE CONNECTION DETAILS LIFTING GUIDELINES STEEL SUPPORTS AND PRECAST FLIGHTS Lifting pins are cast into the precast structure during manufacture to make on-site placing safe, quick and easy. 02 Section Y Screed PC depth 2 number studs required per flight 254x146 UB 31 welding of studs and concreting all by others at no cost to Bison 110 pocket Y 100 pocket Connection details between steel supports and By removing the need for running chains underneath the staircase structure, the risk of damage to the product is precast flights/landings that satisfy disproportionate collapse criteria. 254x146 UB 31 significantly reduced. 40mm ALTERNATIVE BEARING TIE DETAIL INTERMEDIATE QUARTER LANDING DETAIL RC wall 50 min screed 0m 0m m 20 25 m 50 min screed Min. 150x150 RSA + stud fixed to wall Masonry or steel by others support by others N.B. Angles bolted to masonry are unsuitable bearings for precast units Landing units to be provided with proprietary lifters only where they have finished top surfaces and are being fixed by BISON. If the landing is to receive finishes or is fixed by others, standard lifting hooks are provided in accordance with normal practice. 16 17 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 BUILDING REGULATIONS SECTION 03 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS HEADROOM The dimensional requirements for all staircases are set out in the Building Regulations Approved Document K. The Building Bison precast staircases conform to all current regulations and can accommodate most architectural layouts. Design and Regulations require that flights of stairs should have all the same rise and going within the dimensional requirements shown below. manufacture is carried out in accordance with BS 8110: 1997. The requirements for the three categories of stair considered in the Building Regulations Approved Document K and that for Generally stairs are cast in engineered steel moulds giving a Type ‘A’ finish*. Landings can be cast integral with the stair disabled people in Approved Document M are as follows: flights or separate in order to achieve the optimum staircase construction. When balustrades are required, it is recommended that fixings for these are drilled on site. A minimum of 50mm should be APPLICABLE CODE CLAUSE RISER RANGE CLAUSE GOING RANGE CLAUSE MAX. NO RISERS CLAUSE MIN. WIDTH CLAUSE MAX. RECEDE GENERAL USAGE PART M DISABLED ACCESS INTERNAL STAIRS 3.51c 150-170 3.51d Min. 250 3.51b 12 (exception ally 16) 3.51 & 1.33 900 3.51 & 1.33j 25 All Flats 6.17 Max. 1.8m high allowed between the edge of the concrete and the edge of any pocket or fixing. Bison are specialists in staircase design and you are invited to discuss requirements with us so that the most efficient and economic staircase design can be achieved. MEASURING HEADROOM PART M DISABLED ACCESS EXTERNAL STAIRS 6.17d BS8300 8.1.1 75-170 6.17e Min. 280 6.17a 1200 Diag. 27 15-25 All Flats Minimum headroom 150-170 8.1.1 250-300 preferred at 300 8.1.2 12 (small premises 16) n/a none given 8.1.1 25 Max. - square preferred Pitch line All Flats At least 2m DDA (DISABLED DISCRIMINATION ACT) Fig 18 150-170 Fig 18 280-425 Fig 18 12r <350go 16r>350g Fig 18 25 Max. - square preferred Fig 18 1200 All Flats n/a none given 1.8 Min. 16 Single Flats At least 2m Landing At least 2m PART K GENERAL USE PRIVATE 1.3a 165-220 1.3a 223-300 1.4 Max. angle 42 deg PART K GENERAL USE INSTITUTION/ ASSEMBLY 1.3b 135-180 1.3b 280-340 1.4 Max. angle 38 deg n/a none given 1.8 Min. 16 Schools Colleges Libraries Halls etc. PART K GENERAL USE OTHER 1.3c 150-190 1.3c 250-320 1.4 Max. angle 38 deg. n/a none given 1.8 Min. 16 Offices & all other build Flight Landing MEASURING RISER AND GOING Going Top surface of tread Riser *Other finishes available on request. 18 19 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 SPECIFICATION DETAILS 1.0 SCOPE OF THE SPECIFICATION SECTION 3.04 Fire: Fire resistance is based upon the tabulated data 1.01 Relates to: This specification covers the design, manufacture and associated site work of the following types of stairs: • Reinforced Concrete stairs 1.02 Description of stairs drilled on site by others to suit individual requirements. A Bison precast units are to be provided by others. These available for fire periods of 1 hour or 2 hours without the minimum dimension of 50mm, 75mm preferred, should should generally be 100mm for concrete and masonry addition of further finishes. This period of fire resistance may be allowed between the edge of a pocket of fixing and the and a minimum of 75mm for steelwork, but subject to the be further enhanced by the application of appropriate finishes. edge of the concrete and to a maximum depth of 100mm requirements of clause 5.2.3 of BS 8110:1997. 4.06 Lifting points: These will be provided in the factory as by the Engineer with the responsibility for the design of the overall structure in accordance with the relevant Codes of 2.03 Admixture: Concrete used is of a self compacting nature, and therefore does contain some additives. This additive is to provide adequate suspension in our mix to achieve the self levelling nature of the concrete. 2.04 Reinforcement: Reinforcement for reinforced precast stairs is generally high yield, high bond bars complying with the requirements of BS 4449:2005 and is detailed in accordance with BS 4466 unless specified. screed finish applied with a suitable bonding agent. 4.01 Method of Manufacture: Bison standard precast stairs are 3.02 Service Class: The design of Bison reinforced concrete stair units is to Serviceability classification, Class 3 with a limiting crack width of 0.1mm, and RC stair units to 0.3mm crack width. 3.03 Durability: The standard Bison stair is designed to comply the design capacity of the staircase. cement screed added so as to allow for manufacturing Kingdom patent numbers 2193922 and 2217359. Other stairs tolerances. Due to this requirement, the top step contains are to be filled and made good by others, when erection to suit specialist requirements may be made using ramp a recess thus creating a screed stop – see Bison general is complete. moulds with timber stringers and risers. arrangement drawings. Separate reinforced landings are also available. These also are to be used in conjunction 4.02 Mould: The design of the mould is such that any riser height within the range of 150mm to 210mm is available. Alternative tread dimensions of 250mm, 275mm and 305mm of the receding riser (all Bison standard moulds have a systems are available for direct fixing to concrete and we and to cover up the support angle cast in to the Bison shall be pleased to offer recommendations on request. 4.09 Angles: Purpose made angles may be provided at the end of flights or stairs to bear onto other concrete with the riser dimension as shown in the table. To achieve members such as landings or beams. The design of these the economic benefits in offering Bison standard precast is subject to strict limits and may require that additional staircases, it is assumed that minor modifications can be support is provided. moulds which are of timber manufacture. The maximum length of the Bison standard staircase is 11.00m. However the length of the stair may be restricted due to the weight considerations during manufacture and this is set at maximum of 10 tonnes. 5.05 Soffit fixings: Several fast and cost effective proprietary with a screed again to allow for manufacturing tolerances nominal 25mm recede). Thus the going varies very slightly up to 2.40m wide. Special widths may be provided using ramp 5.05 Lifting sockets: All sockets formed for lifting purposes flights. are available. These are fixed dimensions, as is the angle 4.03 Dimensions: Bison Standard staircases may be manufactured “The Structural Use of Concrete”. may be drilled on site. Larger holes may be cut subject to manufactured in precision engineered steel moulds United 6.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 6.01 QMS Reference: Bison are members of the BSI Registered Firm Scheme for Quality Management Systems to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the design, manufacture and installation of precast products. DESIGN requirements and recommendations of BS 8110:1997 5.04 Holes and Cutouts: Small holes up to 60mm diameter landings and these must have a minimum of 50mm sand/ standard units. 3.01 Code: The design of Bison units is in accordance with the temporary propping that may be required. 4.08 Landings: Bison can supply flights with attached made to the stairwell dimensions to accommodate the 3.0 on our working drawings details and duration of any clause 6.2.7.3 of BS8110:1997. The treads and risers are MANUFACTURE 2.02 Concrete: The design strengths of concrete used in the • Ultimate Concrete Strength is a minimum of 50 N/sq.mm. authority within the Bison organisation. We shall specify suitable for the direct application of carpet or tiles or for a 4.0 permission has been obtained from a competent technical string is to a Type A finish (minimum)* as described in ends as per Bison standard details. appropriate British Standard and this specification. Reinforced Design measures are unavoidable, fixing must not progress until Concrete surface finish to soffit, treads, riser and one 2.01 Standards: All materials are to be in accordance with the shall be avoided wherever possible. In cases where such an engineered steel mould face giving excellent quality. 2B structures and greater, generally stairs are tied at bearing design and manufacture of Bison units is as follows:- bearings (i.e. head trees and bearers, etc.) this practice side, all surfaces with the exception of one string are from Practice. To accommodate tie details, a C40 structural topping MATERIALS specifically allows for units to seat onto temporary 4.07 Finishes: The Bison Standard staircase is cast on its may be required in lieu of screed zones. To comply with class 2.0 5.03 Temporary Bearings/Propping: Unless the design proprietary inserts to be made good on site by others. requirements for accidental damage should be specified reinforced precast stairs. 5.02 Bearings: Level and structurally adequate bearings for contained within BS 8110 : Part 2 Section 4. Sections are 3.05 Horizontal and Vertical Ties: Ties necessary to satisfy the • The precast stairs are designed and manufactured as 4.05 Balustrade Fixings: It is recommended that these are 04 5.0 SITE WORK 5.01 Standard: All site work is to be undertaken in accordance 6.02 Scope: Membership of the scheme ensures that all processes relevant to the design, manufacture and installation of precast products, are subject to with the best current practice and Health & Safety independent review and approval by the British Standards legislation. For further advice reference should be made Institution. to the “Code of Practice for the Safe Erection of Precast Concrete Flooring”. 4.04 Permitted Deviations: Cross-sectional tolerances are within the limits set out in clause 6.2.8.3 of BS 8110:1997. Erection tolerances are as per BS5606. with the durability requirements of BS8500:2006. *Other finishes available on request. 20 21 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 HEALTH AND SAFETY SAFETY DO’S & DON’TS SECTION 05 HEALTH AND SAFETY PRODUCTS GUIDELINES SAFETY DO’S & DON’TS The do’s & don’ts listed below are by no means fully exhaustive, you should also refer to the current issue of the Precast Flooring Federation Code of Practice available on Tel: 0116 253 6161. Health and Safety is a major concern for Bison, and we have developed a range of methods and systems which help to ensure that anyone using Bison products can do so with minimal risk to themselves or others. • Do not alter the product without written permission from Bison Design Office, altering the product may compromise its structural integrity and lead to failure. This includes notching, hole forming, shortening, narrowing the unit etc. • Do not alter the product in-situ, any permissible alterations must be completed on a flat stable platform. i.e. on the ground or floor area. • Do not allow anyone to walk or work beneath the product whilst it is being hoisted or suspended. • Do not work in areas without the appropriate perimeter edge protection, handrails, guardrails, platforms or stages. • Do not access working areas without properly constructed, maintained, secured and illuminated, stairways, ramps, ladders or the like. • Where lifting hooks are specified within a contract, do hoist the units by crane using ALL the lifting points in the top surface provided for that purpose. Prior to lifting safety chains must be loosely slung around the underside of the unit. The safety chains may only be released immediately before the slab is placed in its final position. • For insurance purposes, Bison do not supply or hire lifters or chain sets. Please refer to our information sheets for details of supplier hire or purchase. • Do not run plant or store equipment on the precast floor before it is grouted and cured. Once cured do not exceed the loads specified by the engineer. • Do use a passive fall protection system wherever reasonably practicable considering all heights where the potential fall distance could result in an injury. • Do ensure the perimeter scaffolding is positioned no more than 900mm below the top surface of the flooring, or landing level. • Do ensure all voids created whilst placing units are adequately protected during and after erection. • Do ensure all brickwork, blockwork or concrete is adequately cured, stable and fit to receive precast concrete units, and that steelwork is stable. • Do ensure the stability of support beams, lintels etc. is considered, particularly the rotation of support member due to unequal loading. parapet and corner mats can be provided. • Do ensure you include allowance for site handling by referring to the unit weight table. Hole Covers • Do ensure that all lifting equipment is supplied, used and inspected in accordance with current legislation. Voids such as service holes, formed in precast floor units • Do ensure all lifting operations are completed and in accordance with current legislation. are trip hazards and have the potential to cause serious • Do wear adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) whilst handling or cutting concrete. injuries. Bison’s solution is the Hole Filler: a strong yet Trailasafe® Trailasafe® is designed to prevent or mitigate injuries resulting from falls from trailer decks. Comprising synthetic mesh suspended from a series of brackets housing support arms, the system arrests the fall of personnel, absorbing the energy of their descent and ensuring their safety. Fully demountable, the system can be stored within the vehicle or at the unloading point. THE BISON AIR MAT The Bison Air Mat system has been tested by the BRE and approved by the HSE. The Bison Air Mat system comprises a series of interconnected and interlinked mats available in a wide range of standard sizes. Using a combination of modules they will accommodate almost any floor area. Where the edges of an area to be protected are open, or have large vertical voids that may pose the hazard of “roll-off” fall to a lower area, special slimlined product which is suitable for most holes. NOTE; Due to the principle constituents of cement, the liquid released whilst drilling drainage points etc is likely to have a caustic effect on the eyes and skin. For further information or to obtain the latest issue COSHH data sheet for cement call our Health & Safety Department at our Burton office Tel 01283 495000. The yellow, anti-slip cover is fully reusable and comes in two sizes, 250mm or 350mm square. Each may be either screwed down or fitted without the need for power tools, by spreading the unit legs, locking it into position. 22 23 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 DESIGN SOLUTIONS SECTION DESIGN DESIGN SERVICES GUIDANCE 06 Bison’s in-house design experts are up to speed on all governing legislation to ensure compliant products are manufactured using modern methods of construction. SPEED ON DESIGN DESIGN SUPPORT Bison has invested heavily in its design services, Bison’s in-house team represents the very best in the ensuring customers can take advantage of the most industry and is on hand to give design advice for any appropriate, value-engineered solution for their project. project, large or small. They can help identify the optimal Involvement at the earliest stages of a project enables solution for your project, whether this means using one Bison to design-out some of the issues that can become of our many precision-made steel moulds, or taking the apparent on-site during the later stages of the build. bespoke approach with a custom-made casting. SPEED ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT Bison’s unrivalled technical support service offers Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Part A Modern Methods of Construction encompasses a variety of a system of classification of buildings to reflect the risk of off-site building techniques. MMC can help to improve build disproportionate collapse probabilities. Bison’s in-house quality, reduce time and waste on site and raise safety levels. experts can offer advice on the details required for each of At Bison, we have developed leading technology, enabling us the main frame options related to reinforced concrete stairs. The Building Regulations Part A, December 2004, introduced to supply wall panel, stadia and frame components. Part K Part L and the Energy Performance of Buildings Approved Document Part K of The Building Regulations In use, Bison precast concrete offers thermal capacity which impacts of stairs, ladders and ramps, with particular 2000 calls for the protection of falls, collisions and can be used for active Fabric Energy Storage (FES), that focus of the design, construction and use of such Designs are produced in our centralised production can reduce carbon emissions from a building by up to 50% products. As market leaders in the precast concrete planning department and downloaded to the factory by reducing the need for air conditioning. Using FES makes industry, Bison has unrivalled experience in producing machines by wireless link. good long-term financial sense for occupants who benefit both standard and bespoke products that work to deliver from reduced energy bills. the requirements of industry legislation. dedicated assistance at every stage of a project. We The Bison Precast Floor Designer software can assist with have gathered a wealth of knowledge and expertise since the design of many Bison products including Hollow Core our formation in 1919 and we are proud to lead the way in slab units, Composite Hollowcore slab units and Solid customer service. Composite slab units. 24 25 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 SERVICE AND DELIVERY SECTION 07 RESOURCE SERVICE AND CAPACITY AND DELIVERY The largest production capacity across three manufacturing plants throughout the UK, with Certificates of Assessed Capability, SPEED ON SERVICE SPEED ON DELIVERY The Bison service team provide comprehensive support, Once products are manufactured and cut to shape, they from estimating to production and a contract team who are loaded onto delivery pallets in the sequence required install the products on-site. No matter where you are for on-site erection. This improves construction and located in the UK, Bison’s nationwide coverage ensures handling time on-site. awarded by the British Standards Institution. that support is never far away. INNOVATION Over the last seven years, Bison has invested £50 million to ensure that our customers continue to benefit from innovative approaches to production, installation and service. We can boast a number of unique developments such as mechanically inserted Lifting Hooks and the Trailasafe® fall arrest system. NATIONAL COVERAGE Bison’s three manufacturing sites across England and Scotland ensure that customers from across the UK can take advantage of our renowned support and service. UDDINGSTON LEEDS SWADLINCOTE 26 27 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 SERVICE AND MANUFACTURING SECTION 08 Sustainability With Bison products, you can be certain that all materials have been produced in conditions designed to have as little impact on the environment as possible. Swadlincote is the most environmentally friendly factory of its kind in the world. www.bison.co.uk For further information on Bison Precast Concrete Flooring and the full range of Bison products and services, visit www.bison.co.uk or call the Bison sales team on 01283 495000 Customer Driven Customer SERVICE Our investment is focused on meeting and exceeding The Bison service team provide comprehensive support, customer expectations. Bison customers in all the sectors from estimating to production and a contract team who we serve know that they can rely on us for outstanding install the products on site. Wherever you are in the UK, technical support, reliability and the highest quality product. Bison’s nationwide coverage ensures that support is never far away. FLOORS • FRAMES • STADIA • STAIRS • HEALTH & SAFETY 28 29 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 NOTES SECTION 08 30 31 For EXTENSIVE TECHNICAL DETAILS PLEASE VISIT our website: www.bison.co.uk For further HELP AND INFORMATION PLEASE CALL OUR TECHNICAL HELP LINE: 01283 495334 BISON CONCRETE PRODUCTS Ltd Millennium Court, First Avenue, Centrum 100, Burton-Upon-Trent DE14 2WR Telephone: 01283 495000 Facsimile: 01283 544900 Email: concrete@bison.co.uk Web: www.bison.co.uk OTHER BROCHURES AVAILABLE • Concrete Flooring • Stadia Products • Crosswalls • Safety Systems Printed on 100% recyclable paper using vegetable based inks September 2008 All dimensions and illustrations in this publication are intended for guidance only and shall not constitute a “sale by description”. 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