Masonry

Διώροφη Κατοικία — Θράκη

Project Summary

Construction of the complete reinforced concrete frame and brick masonry for a two-storey family residence in Thrace. The project covered groundworks, raft foundation, full structural frame and masonry infill, completed within a 4-month programme.

Technical Details

The structural frame uses C20/25 concrete with B500B rebar, designed to Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 8. Metal formwork (Meccano system) was used throughout for clean, accurate column and beam surfaces. The raft foundation was designed to distribute loads onto clay sub-soils. External walls feature 19cm hollow brick with 10cm EPS external insulation system. Internal partition walls use 9cm hollow brick.

Challenges & Solutions

The project was completed during the summer season in northern Greece, requiring strict management of concrete curing in high temperatures. Water curing was applied for 7 days on all exposed surfaces. The programme was compressed at the client's request, requiring two separate frame and masonry teams operating simultaneously on different levels.