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Manufacturing Fluted GFRC Columns: Video Clips

See in this post manufacturing steps to manufacture GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) Fluted columns.

Mesa Precast used custom mold making technology to create modular fiber glass molds …

 

The GFRC casting process is carried out in three steps –

 

  1. Applying the face mix for smooth finish,
  2. Spraying and packing the spray mix with fibers over three iterations, and
  3. Thickening the edges.

See these three steps in video clips below…


Applying face mix …
Spray mix applied over three iterations …
Thickening the edges …

 


Mesa Precast manufactured these fluted GFRC columns for the Advanced Architectural Stone (AAS) project – new sorority house at the Southern Methodist University (SMU) in Dallas, TX.

 


GFRC Columns – Art of Engineering

Architectural GFRC (Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete) creates light weight, structurally sound, durable and yet highly creative architectural solutions.

See in this video, the process of making a GFRC column. With specialized admixture sprayed and packed with the mold, GFRC column is hollow with ¾” thickness. The glass fibers in the spray mix still gives columns required strength.

 

 

Following video shows a GFRC column base being manufactured. The design of GFRC columns is modular creating flexibility to combine different column sizes with column base as well as column capitals.

 

With custom molds and unique manufacturing technology, Mesa Precast can design and manufacture custom columns of desired size and aesthetic appeal. Choose from the standard 18 colors of Mesa product lines, or talk to use to get the custom color and finish of your choice.

Following video shows GFRC columns at our facility ready to ship out…

Project Story: Gilbert Christian High School

See high design GFRC columns in this project. The columns, Corinthian capitals, window surrounds, wainscots, high elevation building arches, balustrade system in the front …etc all is designed in GFRC for this project.
The project used custom color and finish, and also unique molds that enabled architect’s vision for the shapes and design appeal.

Architectural GFRC columns, corithian capitals, window, entry way surrounds, balustrade systems - Mesa Precast Architectural Stone Products

Architectural GFRC columns, Corinthian capitals, window, entry way surrounds, balustrade systems – Mesa Precast Architectural Stone Products

 

Mesa Precast - GFRC Products for High End Architectural Design at Gilbert Christian High School

Mesa Precast – GFRC Products for High End Architectural Design at Gilbert Christian High School

 

Mesa Precast Architectural GFRC - Support for Construction, onsite Installation

Mesa Precast Architectural GFRC – Support for Construction, onsite Installation

 

 

Architectural GFRC Columns, Corithian Capitals, window surrounds, eaves moldings, custom exterior facade panels at higher elevation

Architectural GFRC Columns, Corithian Capitals, window surrounds, eaves moldings, custom exterior facade panels at higher elevation

 
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