Demolition at Conwood has continued. This was material pulled out of the existing building for salvage. The rebar that was exposed is square in cross-section, and twisted along its length. This style is known as Ransome Bar after its inventor, Ernest Ransome.
The twist was Ransome’s method of solving a basic problem of reinforced-concrete construction: how do you get the rebar and concrete to act together? When there is tension in the bars, they tend to slip relative to the surrounding concrete, destroying the composite action that is the basis of the combined material. The general solution to this problem has been to use “deformed” bars, where some kind of geometric irregularity is used to provide the bond between the steel and concrete.
Ransome was one of the first designers and builders in the United States to successfully create large reinforced-concrete buildings and his bar was popular for more than 30 years, into the 1910s. Interestingly, Ransome bar fell out of use because it was too good. The helical twist produced far more bond strength than is needed and cost more than other methods of creating deformation. So we don’t see new Ransome bar but when we find it in old buildings we know that we don’t need to worry about bond strength.
Structural Progress on the Poplar Art Lofts in Memphis, Tennessee
Poured in place Parking Garage
A portion of the post tension podium has been poured on Poplar Art Lofts in the midtown area of Memphis. We look forward to seeing this one get finalized to provide an amazing location for future tenants! Great job @mmc_builds on progress so far!
This dual brand Hampton Inn and Home 2 Suites is a perfect location to enjoy the great city of San Antonio! Right on the famous river walk!
Shoring for days under this post-tension podium slab at Madison Apartment in Memphis, Tennessee
Starting to layout the post-tension slab reinforcement being installed prior to the concrete pour on Madison Midtown in Memphis.
We provide both visual observation and torque testing of pallet racking anchor bolt installation for warehouses. Give us a call to get a quote on your project!
Amazon’s MEM6 Fulfillment Center
A new dual branded Hampton Inn and TRU coming to the Gulch in Nashville, TN!
Princeton Heights was submitted to the City of Memphis Engineering department yesterday. Want a great place to build a new house? This is a fantastic location!
The Lake District’s superstructure is starting to rise from the foundation! Looking forward to this amazing project being completed for the citizens of Lakeland and the surrounding area!
Progress on Museum Lofts in Downtown Memphis!
Central Station Hotel is the Winner of Best Large Renovation (>$15M) & Project of the Year! Davis Patrikios Criswell is so thankful for being on this great project! Thank you @mbjmemphis for the amazing honor!
Post-Tension slab reinforcement being installed prior to the concrete pour on Museum Lofts in Downtown Memphis.
Framing and post-tension podium progress on Museum Lofts in downtown Memphis
Three of Davis Patrikios Criswell’s projects have been named Finalists at the MBJ’s Building Memphis Awards! We are honored to be included on these amazing projects and look forward to hearing the winners selected at banquet February 13.
DPC projects have been named finalist in the following categories:
Best Large Renovation:
Central Station Hotel
@centralstationmemphis
Best Large New Construction:
The Residences at Thornwood
@thornwoodgermantown
Best Small New Construction:
Cooper Street Apartments
Progress on Jackson Elementary School during the break! We often work on projects that require a small window of time to complete work due to typical operations of services.
We love the opportunity to explore old buildings. Look at this incredible urban view!
Deferred maintenance of old buildings often creates some of the most interesting spaces! Unfortunately this one may be beyond repair but check out that ceiling!
