The Carousel
1 Eastern Beach Rd
Geelong VIC
Geelong VIC
The Carousel is a Geelong icon. People come from around the region to visit this structural masterpiece.
This close-up of the steel frame shows exactly how this structure is held together. The pin joints on the angled members support the roof frame shown in the picture below.
1. Detail of pin connection
2. Detail of pin connection
These two images detail the pin joints that make up the framing of this structure.
Image 1: shows the connection of the roof beam to the angled member off the column.
Image 2 shows the meeting of all the beams in the centre of one the 'waves'. These steel members createthe shape that makes the Carouselso recognizable.
Image 2 shows the meeting of all the beams in the centre of one the 'waves'. These steel members createthe shape that makes the Carouselso recognizable.
This photo shows an external view of one of the columns and all it's connects beams. The main type of connection in this building is a pin joint.
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