3.1.

2 ASSEMBLING THE PANELS

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In case of long walls, another procedure to be used is the following: Begin

from a wall and continue by placing perpendicular walls on a frontal advancement.

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PSM WALLS

One may begin from a corner and proceed along both sides paying attention
to maintain perpendicularity. If this method is adopted, one has to proceed by
completing single rooms.

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CUTS: In order to perform cuts according to the panel layout, one may use instruments
like bolt cutters or angle grinders.

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PSM WALLS

CONNECTING PANELS ON THE REBARS

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CONNECTING ADJACENT PANELS

Preliminary bond
One every meter
Bonding with stitiche: 1 every
4 stitches.
Pneumatic stapler

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It is possible to pre-assemble more consecutive panels and

place them all together.

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PSM WALLS

Before applying the stitches, make sure that the panels fit perfectly.

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VARIOUS TYPES
OF MANUAL STAPLERS

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PSM WALLS

PLACING REINFORCEMENT MESHES

3.1.3 PLUMBING AND SCAFFOLDING OF WALLS

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PSM WALLS

Before scaffolding the walls,

Make sure they are plumbed.

1 scaffold every 3 meters(9 ft)

It is adviseable to scaffold on the internal side with conventional construction

equipment

Scaffold stretcher

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3.1.5 INSERTING INSTALLATIONS CHANELS

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PSM WALLS

The polystyrene should be melted by a hot air jet.

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After that, the positioning of the chanels may take place.

Restoration with a flat mesh

When it is necessary to cut out the mesh, a
restoration is in order with a flat mesh,after
inserting the chanels.

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CHAPTER 3.1
SHOTCRETE APPLICATION

By placing the scaffolds on the internal side, it is possible to rapidly apply the
shotcrete on the external side.
Do not forget to place reinforcement
meshes before applying shotcrete.

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OPERATING STEPS SUMMARY

SHOTCRETE

3.2.1 BEFORE THE SHOTCRETE APPLICATION

NOTE:
Remember that the
plumbing of walls is absolutely necessary.

Verify correct alignment

of walls

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3.2.3 SHOTCRETE
The shotcrete to be applied may be a premixed type or prepared on site. In
any case it must have the following characteristics:

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SHOTCRETE

SHOTCRETE PREPARED ON SITE

PREMIXED SHOTCRETE

TYPE

Mix Design

Portland type cement

Sand of a diameter 0-6 mm (0-1/4 in)
CEMENT/SAND(in volume) = 1/4
ACQUA/CEMENTO (in weight) < 0,52

Cement based
Rck > 25 MPa (3556 PSI)

Eventual admixtures

fluidifiers
Hydro repellers
Polypropylene fibers

The shotcrete should be applied on the walls in two consecutive layers, the
first of which, will be sufficient to cover the steel mesh.
Use of a Turbosol type pump

Use of M2 renderer

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