The innovative and clever engineering design concepts of the RockHouse construction process saves time and money.
One of the main ways this is achieved is because the assemblies for the first or second stories and the roof structures are compiled on the ground floor and then vertically positioned.
To efficiently and safely elevate the finished roof and upper floors into place from ground level, RockHouse created lightweight hydraulic jacks that run on water and not oil (see our other post the RockHouse water jacking system).
The water jacks have been tested and proven to perform faultlessly. However, because these jack cylinders rise above the roof level, they are not suitable for raising houses with eaves. So, a solution was required and RockHouse screw jacks were developed.
The screw jacks are used in diagonally braced pairs, to provide lateral stability until the wall columns are bolted on. The number of jacks required is determined by the total weight to be lifted. The capacity of each pair of jacks is conservatively rated at 4 tonnes.
The jacks can be conveniently positioned anywhere around the structure's perimeter, including buildings with floor plans of an irregular shape.
The jacks can be conveniently positioned anywhere around the structure's perimeter, including buildings with floor plans of an irregular shape.
The jacks are then controlled by precision servo drives that keep them all moving in synchronisation, while also accurately positioning the bolt holes for attaching the columns.
The efficiency and cost advantages of the RockHouse building method are maintained, ensuring that your project is delivered, with or without eaves.
If you want to know more, contact us today and our engineers will answer any questions that you need answered.
Rockhouse International
Unit 2B, 26 Production Avenue
Molendinar QLD 4214
Australia
Tel: +61 418 451 891
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