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Modular, Demountable Metal Parking System Edilsider S.P.A Modular, Demountable Metal Parking System Edilsider S.p.A. Via Lago Vecchio 3/7 - 23801- Calolziocorte - Lecco - Italy Tel. +39 0341 630063 - Fax +39 0341 641165 - www.edilsider.com The System It is a modular system, designed to double the parking capacity of an existing area. It consists of a structure AMES PARK is a patented modular system, made of prefabricated elements, which can be assembled in different numbers and arrangements depending on the type of surface, without the need for definitive and/or fixed foundations. The reliability and safety of the whole structure is guaranteed even in the event of earthquakes, designed to double the parking capacity in compliance with current regulations, thanks to the continuous R&D carried out by the company’s engineering department for the constant improvement of individual structural elements. of an existing area. The system can be: SINGLE-STOREY Easy to disassemble and reassemble, with a single parking level in addition to the ground area; it is protected by industrial design patent no. 0001369877, issued by the Ministry of Economic Development on 26/01/2010. MULTI-STOREY With more than one parking level in addition to the ground area; these are usually heavy metal constructions. The single-storey system, named AMES Park, makes it possible to completely disassemble the structure and reassemble it at another site having a different floor plan, with the option to increase or decrease the number of modules and use all the available area in the best possible way. The ability to have a safe and durable parking system that can also be disassembled and moved somewhere else, allows you to make changes in a specific area without having to make definitive choices. With this peculiar features, the AMES Park system can be adapted, for just a few months, to areas that are usually intended for different purposes, such as tourist resorts that reach their peak in the summer months. In addition, the main reason for using the AMES Park system is the lack of the technical and economic difficulties that typically arise from the creation of similar structures, built with traditional technologies (the need for excavation and foundation works, long construction time, expensive investments, delays in having the system produce income, working in inaccessible places, permanent structures that cannot be disassembled or moved elsewhere, etc.), . Edilsider S.p.A. Via Lago Vecchio 3/7 - 23801- Calolziocorte - Lecco - Italy Tel. +39 0341 630063 - Fax +39 0341 641165 - www.edilsider.com 4 5 Features LOW, FAST QUANTIFIABLE IMPLEMENTATION COSTS TIMES In short, the most innovative features of the AMES PARK system are: LOW, QUANTIFIABLE COSTS FAST IMPLEMENTATION TIMES Fast implementation times, 2 to 6 months on average, depending on the size of the parking lot and the number of floors. EXTENSIBLE MODULAR MINIMAL FOUNDATION WORKS OVER TIME SYSTEM No foundation works in case of single-storey systems (one storey above ground) and/or minimal foundation works for multi-storey structures. 10-YEAR GUARANTEED STRENGTH AND DURABILITY HIGH PERFORMANCE IN SEISMIC AREAS LOW MOVABLE VIRTUALLY NO MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM MODULAR CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM COST Modular construction system that can be completely and easily disassembled and reassembled in different places, including in arrangements other than the original. 10-YEAR MINIMAL HIGHLY ADAPTABLE GUARANTEE FOUNDATION WORKS Using a modular system, the construction can be easily adapted to different places; multi-storey structures can be adjusted in both width and height (by means of the ball joint at the base of the pillar, which ensures that the underlying plate is properly supported, including on uneven surfaces). EXTENSIBLE AT A LATER TIME The surface and number of storeys can be increased even at a later time. FLEXIBLE OVER TIME Increases the parking area (or storage area) of existing surfaces, whether they are easily accessible or not, even for limited periods of time; EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND DISASSEMBLE The structure can be disassembled and moved for temporary events, such as trade shows, congresses, sporting events, which can attract a significant number of visitors. After selling the AMES Park system, the company’s technical department provides full Customer support to respond to any need for changes, variations or replacements. Even when you need to move the whole structure, our after-sales service will resolve any issues related to disassembling and reassembling the system. Edilsider S.p.A. Via Lago Vecchio 3/7 - 23801- Calolziocorte - Lecco - Italy Tel. +39 0341 630063 - Fax +39 0341 641165 - www.edilsider.com 6 7 PRODUCTS Technical features STRUCTURE STRUCTURE It consists of composite modules, made up of a parking surface, placed at approx. 2.85m from the ground, and its vertical support elements and bracings. The area below the structure remains fully viable; indeed, it is even well protected from the elements. It is sized so that it can withstand any distributed or concentrated accidental loads, in addition to its own weight, as provided for parking lots (cars with a weight of up to 3 kN), Italian Min. Decree of 14 January 2008 (“Technical Standards for Buildings” - published in the Official Journal of 04/02/2008). With all possible vertical and horizontal adjustments, the structure’s vertical supporting elements - that is, the base/pillar/joint complex - offset any level differences and slopes of the ground on which they stand, while ensuring that the parking surface above remains perfectly flat. The connection between vertical and horizontal elements, as well as with beams and between the latter and secondary beams, is achieved via bolted joints, to avoid any undesired stress. With this fixing system, the whole structure can be divided into smaller, lightweight elements, making it less expensive to transport and easier and safer to assemble. The structure is completed by vehicle ramps for the passage of cars, and stairs for users of the parking areas. STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS They consist of tubular and non-tubular profiles in S275JR steel, welded in the workshop and then hot-dip galvanised in a molten zinc bath. These elements are assembled on site using high strength bolts (8.8), which are also hot-dip galvanised. Clearly, because there are no foundations, it is required to use a specific structural support system capable of predicting and supporting the necessary tolerances - including any structural failures of the bearing surface, which may occur over time. This patented support system essentially consists of a base joint and a support plate, a height adjustment element and bracings. PARKING SURFACE Type A - It consists of prefabricated reinforced concrete slabs (predalles), measuring approx. 4.85x 2.5 and approx. 15 cm thick, featuring an industrial floor finish with non-slip treatment. These predalles are lifted from the storage site with PARKING eyebolts and laid onto the deck’s metal frame. On the long side, they feature a “saddle” profile which provides suitable SURFACE coupling and, at the same time, creates an expansion joint that absorbs temperature changes. This joint is completed, during assembly, with an ethafoam (polyethylene foam) cord and waterproofing bituminous sealant. On the other sides (short sides), predalles are designed to include a rainwater runoff drain (storm drains) with steel grill. Brackets are used to complete the installation of predalles, placed on the reveal, which provide a suitable connection to the deck’s metal frame. Type B - It is made on site with cast concrete, reinforced with Ø12 bars and 8mm welded mesh (20x20 mesh), on 55/600 or 75/760 hi-bond sheet metal, with 2cm extruded polystyrene joints to form 10.00x2.50m slabs. The parking surface is finished with bituminous conglomerate flooring, after a coat of anchor primer and bituminous sheathing with -20°C cold flexibility. Adjusting the height of the base/pillar assembly gives the parking surface a slight slope, to facilitate the disposal of stormwater through storm drains, rain gutters, road grids and downspouts. Edilsider S.p.A. Via Lago Vecchio 3/7 - 23801- Calolziocorte - Lecco - Italy Tel. +39 0341 630063 - Fax +39 0341 641165 - www.edilsider.com 8 9 PRODUCTS Systems TRAFFIC BARRIER TRAFFIC BARRIER A traffic barrier (guardrail type, class N2) with handrail (sometimes even double, if required) is installed along the entire perimeter of the parking surface, including the sides of access ramps. The following external finishes can be installed on the deck’s perimeter at the customer’s choice: welded and pressed or expanded metal mesh cladding, a vibrated concrete parapet, wooden barriers, grids for vertical green, etc. All additions are made in keeping with the urban context in which the car park is installed. ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING SYSTEM The electrical system starts from the “shell-type” switchboard (complete with circuit breakers, contactors, release coil, digital time switch, twilight switch, etc.), RK piping with 20mm diameter for main distribution as well as rigid protective pipes and self-extinguishing PVC sheaths for secondary distribution, inside of which are flame-retardant FG7 power cables. The system LIGHTING is completed by junction boxes and terminal blocks, according to plans to be in accordance with local regulations. The lower floor is adequately lit (30 lux, 1 metre from the ground and 50 lux for manoeuvring lanes) with watertight ceiling lamps, with unbreakable, flame-retardant polycarbonate body and diffuser, with IP65 fire protection rating and 1x36W fluorescent or LED lamp. Some ceiling lights, placed above driving and manoeuvring lanes, include an inverter for emergency lighting. The latter is completed with “always-on” self-powered and self-illuminating exit signs, featuring an appropriate icon to indicate escape routes. At the request of the customer, single or double arm street light poles can be installed on the upper floor, arranged in such a way as to ensure the minimum illumination required according to roadworthiness standards on the upper floor (at least 20 lux, 1 metre from the ground); the lighting fixtures used are generally of the indirect light type (anti-glare).
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