New Physics Building @ ANU.
During the excavation phase over 43,000 tonnes of soil and rock were removed from site. With the tower crane now in full swing you will see the building quickly rise from the ground.
The building has been designed to keep electromagnetic interference to a minimum in the laboratories. To this end the electrical substation is as far as practical from the laboratories, and sits underneath the auditorium. The eighteen conduits which lead from three 1500kVA substations are shielded along the full length of the central atrium. Running the cables along the atrium floor also provides good physical separation from the stable labs. Electrical distribution to the labs will be by twisted pairs to reduce 50Hz transmission. To eliminate earth loops, every laboratory will have a dedicated earth mat.
The auditorium has been designed with conferences and public demonstrations in mind. The full width stage is designed for panel discussions, single presenters and science demonstrations alike. There are three ceiling hoists each designed to support 110kg and drops of around 6m floor to ceiling, ducted floor vents and specialty extraction for chemistry experiments, great acoustics and a large digital cinema projector. Back of house there will be storage area and a preparative lab with fume hood. Behind the stage is full length southern view of Spring Bank Island and a combination of blinds take the room from full daylight to black out. Seating 250 people this stylish glass rhombus will present a spectacular sight to passers-by on Parkes Way.
Articles taken from the RSPhysics Event Horizon
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