The Column
(Figure 1)has a 42X17cm non-regular hexagonal cross-section, while consists of reinforced concrete; it has special channels that accommodate the routing of both HVAC and telephone cabling. Elements of the column's armature (tie rods) end to sockets where the
jointsof either a
pre-slabs or a
foundation unit can be screwed. The column's non-regular hexagonal cross-section allows combination of single columns, which results in composite ones at the points where joints of different
pre-slabs or
foundation units. contact. Composite columns include void spaces that accommodate vertical routing of pipework
(Figure 2).
A typical 2.75m high column weights 400kg.