TEXAS PROJECT
Fort Worth Parking Lot Edge Protection Project
APAC supplied a modular temporary edge protection system for a multi-storey parking construction project in Fort Worth, Texas. The project required continuous protection across long and repetitive deck edges while allowing the system to move efficiently between changing work areas and completed concrete surfaces.
LOCATION
Fort Worth, Texas
APPLICATION
Multi-Storey Parking
SYSTEM
Modular Mesh Barrier
PROJECT YEAR
2017
PROJECT CHALLENGE
Protect Long Parking-Deck Edges Without Slowing Construction
Multi-storey parking construction created long, repetitive exposed edges while active work areas continuously moved from one section and level to another.Three Site Requirements
- Large Open Areas: Long and repetitive parking-deck edges required continuous temporary protection across extensive work areas.
- Finished Concrete Surfaces: The contractor wanted to minimise unnecessary drilling and subsequent repair work where completed concrete surfaces needed to be protected.
- Changing Work Zones: The edge protection needed to be installed quickly, removed and relocated as construction progressed between different areas and levels.
APAC SOLUTION
A Modular Mesh Barrier System for Repetitive Deck Protection
APAC provided a modular mesh barrier system designed for rapid deployment across the long and repetitive edge conditions found in multi-storey parking construction.
STANDARDIZED
Consistent Physical Barrier
Standardized mesh barrier components provided a repeatable temporary protection method across long parking-deck edges.
RELOCATABLE
Move With the Work Zone
Components could be removed, relocated and reused as active construction areas moved through different sections and levels.
NON-PENETRATING
Reduce Drilling Where Required
Where a non-penetrating installation was required, the floor-supported configuration helped minimise drilling and unnecessary repair work on completed concrete surfaces.
Match the Fixing Method to the Construction Stage
Not every parking-deck area necessarily requires the same fixing method. The supporting structure, concrete condition, available working space and need to protect finished surfaces should be reviewed before selecting the final edge protection configuration.
PROJECT TAKEAWAYS
Why a Modular System Fits Parking-Deck Construction
The repetitive geometry of parking structures creates an opportunity to use the same temporary protection components repeatedly as construction moves through the building.Fast Repetition
A standardized system can be repeated along similar deck edges without creating a new temporary barrier arrangement for every work zone.
Reuse Between Levels
Temporary components can follow the construction sequence instead of remaining permanently dedicated to one area of the structure.
Protect Finished Surfaces
Where project conditions allow, non-penetrating configurations can help reduce unnecessary drilling into completed concrete surfaces.
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FAQ
Fort Worth Parking Project FAQs
Why is modular edge protection suitable for parking structures?
Parking structures often contain long and repetitive slab edges. A modular system can be installed repeatedly along these areas and relocated as the active construction zone changes.Can edge protection be installed without drilling into the concrete?
Some applications can use a non-penetrating or floor-supported configuration. The appropriate fixing method depends on the structure, available space, construction stage and project requirements.Why would a contractor want to avoid drilling?
On finished concrete surfaces, reducing unnecessary penetrations can also reduce the repair work that would otherwise be required after temporary edge protection is removed.Can the same edge protection components be moved between floors?
A modular temporary system can be removed and redeployed between suitable work areas as construction progresses, subject to the fixing condition and system requirements at each location.What information should be provided for a parking-deck project?
Useful information includes structural drawings, slab-edge dimensions, required protection length, site photos, construction sequence and whether drilling into finished concrete surfaces is acceptable.Planning Edge Protection for a Parking Structure?
Send us your slab drawings, required protection length, site photos or fixing restrictions. APAC can review the application and discuss a suitable temporary edge protection configuration.