A large central open space admeasuring approximately 24 M X
100 M is available in the Constro 2014 exhibition for promotion and showcasing
of the technology and end products of the exhibition Theme “ Pre-Engineered
Construction Technology and Intelligent Electrical Solutions ”.
This central space is proposed to be utilised to create a
“Pre-Fab Nagar” – a theme park that will display a variety of pre-engineered factory manufactured products
in a layout of SIX Sectors gradually leading from the heavy building components
to lightweight structural systems:
Sector – 1 : To display the products and potential of
Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete
Sector – 2 : To display the technology and products in
Lightweight Foam Concrete
Sector – 3 : To showcase Construction technology in Steel
by a Steel frame structure.
Sector – 4 : To demonstrate pre-cast Ferrocrete products
used in construction
Sector – 5 : To illustrate Composite structures using
pre-fabricated concrete & steel.
Sector – 6 : To cover the large out-door Food Court &
Cafeteria with a Space Frame.
The Pre-Cast Reinforced Concrete sector will demonstrate its
potential with a structure erected in factory manufactured concrete components.
This structure will be used for audio-visual displays of the technology and
function as an information centre for visitors. Similar structures will be
erected in the Light-weight concrete and Steel construction sectors to showcase
the respective technologies and products. The end sector in the Central Theme
Park will be covered with a Space Frame or Fabric Skin Structure stretched over
lightweight steel to create an exilerating lively space below for the Food
Court and out-door Cafeteria.
The Central Space will have an Amphitheatre for various
public programmes during the exhibition, and a space for a Steel frame tower
for demonstration of Safety in Construction.
Beyond these two areas, a meandering pathway will traverse through the
six sectors from one end to the other, touching both wings of the main
exhibition. This pathway will enable visitors to cross across from the covered
exhibition halls to the open stalls through an interesting landscaped area. The
pathway will also showcase a variety of pre-cast curb stones, Paving Blocks,
pergolas, street furniture, arches, and miscellaneous pre-cast concrete and
pre-fabricated steel products, and street lighting. Small landscaped triangles
in each sector will provide space for vegetation, fountains and lighting towers
for illumination of the Theme Park. Most of the illumination will be in LED and
CFL products to be displayed by manufacturers in tune with the Theme of
Intelligent Electrical solutions.
The 'Pre-Fab Nagar' Theme Park in the Constro-2014
exhibition is proposed to be created from voluntary contributions of pre-cast
and pre-fabricated products from various manufacturers in the field primarily
as a promotion of the products and demonstration of the technologies. The
colourful illumination, banners, posters, streamers and the wide variety of
products displayed will help to provide a festive ambiance and create a
cheerful atmosphere in the exhibition.
Manufacturers of pre-cast and pre-fabricated products in
concrete and steel are invited to contribute to the respective displays in the
six sectors of the Theme Park, and avail of this opportunity to showcase their
products in the Constro 2014 exhibition.
Rajiv Raje, Architect and Convenor
Theme Promotion and Demonstration –
9822677511
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