GRC Screens

KAUSHIK RAM S
MUBASHIR T M
MUHAMMAD YASIR M A
VUYYURU HARSHAVARDHAN
 GRC Screens

Glass fiber reinforced concrete (GRC) is a type of fiber-reinforced concrete. Glass fiber concretes are mainly used in
exterior building façade panels and as architectural precast concrete. Somewhat similar materials are fiber cement
siding and cement boards.

Composition
Broadly the formulation for GRC product is a mixture of 40% White Cement, 40% Fine Aggregates, 0.4% Plasticizers, 4%
Polymers, 11.5%-14% Water, and 3.5%-4% of AR Glass Fiber.

Salient Features of GRC Screens

● Wide range of complex & splendid designs, shapes, textures and profiles
● Lightweight designs
● Easy to use
● Increased speed of handling
● Reduced erection and transportation costs
● Perfect finish
● Reduced dead loads on structures
● Reduced loadings results in reductions of structural and foundation costs
● Low permeability
● Strong & Sturdy
● Excellent fire properties
● Environment-friendly

Source: https://grcdelhincr.com/what-is-grc-meaning-in-construction/
ADVANTAGES OF GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE

● In many environmental conditions when exposed to salts or moisture, the GFRC is likely to function optimally due to the absence
of reinforcement of steel.

● The concrete performs like a thermal regulator in contact with fire.

● GFRC is thinner and stronger with 75% to 90% less weight than plain concrete.

● The reduced weight facilitates easy and rapid installation reduces the load applied to the structure.

● Lightweight and tough materials also reduce transportation expense, allow for flexibility in design and reduce impact on the
environment.

● Improved strength, increases the capacity to bear seismic loads.

● The GFRC is less vulnerable to weather effects and it is more resistant to freeze-melting than normal concrete.

DISADVANTAGES OF GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED CONCRETE

● It is used as a no-load bearing.

● Their installation requires a separate anchor system.

● GFRC larger panels should be reinforced.

● Its color additives may fade with sunlight.

● It may have different absorption rates than nearby historical materials.

Source: https://grcdelhincr.com/what-is-grc-meaning-in-construction/
 BENEFITS

● LIGHT WEIGHT
Faster installation & savings in superstructure and foundations

● HIGH STRENGTH
Hard and dense surface offers resistance to graffiti

● HIGH IMPACT RESISTANCE

Minimizes breakages during transportation and erection.

● DURABLE
Low maintenance & never rots or corrodes

● CHOICE OF COLOUR / TEXTURE

Plain White & Natural earthen colours can be manufacture by adding
pigment on mixed design. Plain smooth & acid wash finish(Stone
Finish). GRC can be painted with any available colours manufacture by
paint companies

● NO STEEL REINFORCEMENT
So, no electromagnetic interference with signaling cables

● NO HEALTH RISK
AR glass fibre is irrespirable unlike asbestos fibre

● EASY FIXING
Drying fixed with M.S. fixtures/Stainless steel

Source: https://grcdelhincr.com/what-is-grc-meaning-in-construction/
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF GRC PANELS AND JALI
● This is the DIY made of fiber reinforced plastic .adding similar piece makes a
big DIY which we will use for making the panel

● Based on the required design this basic unit of DIY is been made.

● This is the basic structure which is made up FRP.

● This is used as a moulding frame where GRC material is poured.

● After that we will pour the gre mixture into the frame this process will take
around 8-10 hours to get set. Then the raw product will come out.

● Then the finishing process will done to the shapes and voids.
DIY made of fiber reinforced plastic
● Then after that painting and polishing of the panel will be done

Making the GRC mixture Fiber in GRC mixture DIY frame work
 Adding First layer Adding second layer Spreading out the
mixture

Final product
Finishing process The raw panel

Source: https://youtu.be/mJu2fcp5cis
 Case study : 50/60 Station Road Cambridge
Comprising of a new high quality office building arranged over two
basements, ground and eight upper floors including some restaurant at
ground floor. The site is situated on the south side of Station Road.
Pedestrian and vehicle access will be from Station Road. The building has
excellent views over Cambridge city centre.

Building Facade (Vertical GRC cladding) Fixing of GRC cladding (Vertical GRC cladding)

1. Fixing of vertical support U bracket to Metsec 2. Inner GRC panel hollow aluminium frame
Vertical U shaped brackets would be screw fixed using Using a similar system to the horizontal cladding, internal
anchor bolts to the metsec uprights that are fixed aluminium hollow frame is fixed to the GRC panel for
between the structural slab. stability and fixing to the vertical bracket.

Vertical GRC cladding system

The Illustration depicts the three key elements required for
fixing the GRC panel the Metsec frame (blue) which is fixed
between the two floor plates. 3. Fixing GRC component to support bracket
Fixed to the U shaped bracket, The junction between the
vertical and horizontal panels would be finished with a
silicon to prevent moisture build up (blue).
Source: http://www.matterarchitecture.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/50%EF%80%A260-Station-Road-web.pdf
 Case study : 50/60 Station Road Cambridge

Building Facade (Horizontal GRC cladding) Fixing of GRC cladding (Horizontal GRC cladding)

1. Fixing of Horizontal support bracket to Metsec 2. Construction of GRC system

The horizontal support bracket cast of aluminium is screw Within the GRC fabricated component, two L bracket
fixed using anchor bolts to the secondary structure of the components and hollow channel uprights set up the
external face. frame and bracing junction for the panel.

Horizontal GRC cladding system

The Illustration depicts the three key elements required for
fixing the GRC panel the Metsec frame (blue). The metsec
panels are fixed to a supporting arm which is fixed the main 3. Fixing GRC component to support bracket
structural beam as shown in the diagrams opposite The junction between horizontal support and GRC panel
is a slip in system where the fixed GRC bracket fixes
behind the horizontal wall support.

Source: http://www.matterarchitecture.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/50%EF%80%A260-Station-Road-web.pdf
 Case study : 50/60 Station Road Cambridge
UNDERSTANDING

In these diagrams, explaining the construction detail from the steel structure to the
GRC panels. The general understanding is the Metsec panel use as the external
wall, which support the glazing and GRC panel.

Metsec horizontal cladding supports with riveted end cleats are used as vertical
supports to the horizontal cladding panels. Joints in panels may require a wider
flange for fixing purposes which can be provided by using a Metsec panel joint rail.
Alignment of the steel face can easily be achieved by adjustment of the horizontal
rails on slotted cleats at the stanchion position.

The GRC panel adjusted on both vertical and horizontal rails, fixed with bracket
system onto the rails. The Metsec riveted onto the floor frame extended from floor
to ceiling. The GRC mounted on the external side of the ‘I’ beam, without relying on
Metsec as the bracing system.

Sketch diagram describes the junction of the Metsec panel Sketched plan view describing the structural system of the
and the GRC facade panel in relation to the skeletal frame. external facade

Source: http://www.matterarchitecture.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/50%EF%80%A260-Station-Road-web.pdf
 Case study : ‘72 Screens’ , Jaipur ,India
Completed in April 2013, this office building is located in the city of Jaipur, India
which has a desert climate with average temperatures ranging from 30°C to 50°C
grade through most of the year.
The concrete screens around the building
are supported by a steel framework with
projections that vary from 0.9 to 1.5m . This creates
an external periphery space for plants at each level
that will act as further insulation from the external
heat creating cooler office spaces within.In addition
a glass reinforced concrete screen that takes its
inspiration from the old traditional ‘jali’ screens of
the architectural heritage of the region sheaths the
building on all sides further reducing the heat gain
and rendering the building very energy efficient.

The primary structure of the building is Sectional detail

reinforced concrete. As the elevation was designed
with a 3D effect, wherein the GRC panels were
protruding out from the finished vertical surface of
the reinforced concrete structure as much as 2m, it
was decided that an additional auxiliary tubular
steel structure should be supported on the primary
reinforced concrete frame, and GRC panels would
then be anchored to the steel structure.
Grc screen pattern
Source: https://sanjaypuriarchitects.com/architecture/office-building/72-screens-jaipur/
 GRC CLADDING AND GRC JALI
Few of the major manufacturers of GRC screens in india are Everest grc, Asiangrc, Chennai grc, swastik grc pvt ltd. etc,

Chennai GRC Product name :Rectangular Modern GRC Jali

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Prize: 360/sq ft
Glass Fiber :3 - 5%
Shape :Rectangular
Height :4-8 Feet
Thickness :1-4 cm
GRC Material Properties Material :GFRC
Manufacturer :Global GRC
Thickness : 12 to 15mm (depending upon article)

Wt. /Sq. Ft. : 2 to 4 kg (depending upon article) Product name :Square Designer GRC Jali

Dry Density : 1.8 to 2.2 T/M3 Prize: 230/sq ft

Material :GRC
Shape :square
Colour : Any earthen colour (popular colours are White)
Thickness :20-50mm
Texture : Plain Smooth Finish, Painted, Acid Wash (Stone Manufacturer :Krishna GRC Articles
Finish)

Source: https://www.swastikgrc.com/grc-gfrc-jali/
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Product name :Grc jali Product name : GRC screen
Prize: 330/sq ft Prize: 280/sq ft
Glass Fiber :2-5% Glass Fiber :2 - 5%
Size :Customized Shape :Rectangular
Weight :4kg/sft Dimensions:10to12ft
Color : White Material :GFRC
Material :GFRC Manufacturer :Govind G R C
Manufacturer :Swastik Microfab

Product name :Square GRC Jali Product name :Square Designer GRC Jali

Prize: 350/sq ft Prize: 230/sq ft

material :GRC material :GRC
Shape :square Shape :square
Thickness :10mm Thickness :20-50mm
Manufacturer :Krishna GRC Articles Manufacturer :Swastik Microfab

Source: https://www.swastikgrc.com/grc-gfrc-jali/
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 Joinery Detail of GRC
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Panels

MS L Clamp
(20 x 20 mm)