The new Finfrock enclosure houses architectural panel and DualDeck Composite Truss production. One of the architectural line's charter projects is located about three miles from the Orlando operation. To mimic travertine gradient and texture, crews placed a mix with titanium dioxide and DCS Classic Ivory pigment on forms sprinkled with baking soda.
CHARTER PROJECT, PRODUCT
In the architectural line ramp up, which has included laser alignment and the StructureWorks and PieceTracker integration, Finfrock has completed engi- neering and testing on the DualDeck Composite Truss, fabrication of which will proceed on a line adjacent to the architectural casting tables. The 12-ft.- wide DualDeck is engineered for 40- to 60-ft. spans in 12- to 24-in. depth. Finfrock has designed the system to ship with extremely flat top and bottom surfaces—ready for direct application of floor and ceiling finishes without field-applied topping. A schematic shows the floor span potential in a typical mid- or high-rise building with non-loadbearing walls. Stress testing of a truss specimen proved the system's robust engineering.
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