Vivo on 10th Tackles Installation of Cast-in-Place Post-Tension Decks by Using Superdek

This six-story student housing facility at the IUPUI campus is an extension of an existing facility, which means a tight site footprint and limited laydown area. Additionally, there is limited crane capacity and crane time. This project was the first time the contractor, Lithko, used Superdek.

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To effectively place two stories of cast-in-place walls and post tension decks. Frami was used to handset gangs on the ground and fly them into place for the core walls. Frami was also utilized to handset columns into an “L shape” and set in place.

The bias-cut corner efficiently cycled the core system. Using the Platform K ensured a safe working environment in the locations where the Superdek perimeter ends. Also, Superdek could be efficiently loaded so that once material was unloaded from the truck, the contractor could begin working.

Superdek allowed the work to proceed safely from the slab below and be handset in all areas. The deck perimeter could be set from the slab safely inside building perimeter.

“The flexibility of the Superdek system allows for quick and efficient field modifications,” said Kyle Nagel, Project Lead, Lithko Contracting. “The installation process with Superdek allows for maximum productivity, as each member of the crew is never waiting on another to complete their task. The “sure” connections, whether they are post to stringer or stringer to joist, instantly provide you with the confidence that the system is installed correctly and safely.”

During construction, Doka was on hand to train Lithko on best practices when using Superdek. This is one of the reasons the contractor chose Doka and Superdek – they were able to provide

the training needed to get the labor up to speed with the new system. Doka was able to provide systems that allowed the contractor to operate in a safe working environment at all times. Additionally, Doka was able to provide for the entire scope of the project. Doka’s quick, efficient communication throughout the process from project quote to project closeout was an advantage.