b'FEATUREWe are very proud to have been able to showcase the expertise of Canadian steel artisans on a project that has incredible international visibility. ALEXANDRE POULIN, Eng. Associate Partner / Project Engineer / BuildingStructure, CIMAscreen mounts on the roof, solar panel mounts and virtually no marginfor single-seaters, drivers and technical teams, as well as a service for error with respect to completely masking the steel connections in theentrance at the back of the building for equipment or quick access wooden beams. to the hospitality area.Composite steel beams were used in the design for their extremelyDesigned with no fixed dividing wall, the garage space is modular to broad span. Adding Nelson studs on the upper cap makes compositebest meet the teams needs during each Grand Prix du Canada event.action between the steel beams and the concrete slab feasible. ThisTemporary partitions will be used to break up the space according to optimizes the structure and minimizes the weight, thus cutting costs. the technical needs of this ever-evolving sport.Designing the connections between the triangulated timber frameWhendesigninganddraftingtheplans,itwasessentialforthe andthetubularsteelcolumnswasalsoapuzzle.Theengineeringbuildings architecture to seamlessly blend into the natural surroundings and modelling of details required a high degree of optimization andof the Parc, with an emphasis on local know-how.precision. To meet both aesthetic and fire-resistance requirements, theThe elegant structure and choice of materials of the new paddocks steel joining plates had to withstand significant stress while remainingenhance the Parcs unique environment: its insular nature, proximity to hidden inside the wood. Differences in the fabrication and installationthe city, the legacy of Expo 67 and, of course, the mythical Circuit Gilles-tolerances of the two materials also had to be taken into account in theVilleneuve.design of the connections.During the demolition of the old paddocks and construction of the An efficient and rigorous coordination process had to be implementednew paddocks, the FNX-INNOV team of soil and material engineers and rapidly during the execution phase to allow the suppliers of wood andbuilding specialists was contracted to monitor and control the quality steel structures to quickly begin production.ofmaterials.Throughouttheproject,specialistsprovidedongoing A bright, modern and private space of astonishing magnitude in alab-based quality-control services for all materials, including cement unique location only five minutes from downtown Montral. Facilitiesconcrete structures, embankments, steel and timber structures and specially intended for the Formula 1 racing world, offering visitors frommonitored the buildings waterproofing and roofing work for optimum near and far a spectacular show and providing competitors and theirperformance.teams a flawless experience. This modern, bright and versatile building, a new iconic addition to Nowoccupyingthreefloors,thebuildingslayouthasbeenthe City of Montral, is a major project that positions FNX-INNOV as an completelyreimaginedtomeeteveryonesneeds:teamstaff,expert and beacon in the field. FNX-INNOVmedia and commentators, but especially crowds eager for thrills in a state-of-the-art space! INTEGRATED ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE On the first floor are more spacious garages for sports teams, plus a QUEBEC AT ITS BEST!hospitality section in the back completely redesigned for added comfort. The professionals who worked on the project therefore had a rich source The new paddocks will be able to accommodate technical garagesof inspiration and judiciously opted for characteristics putting Quebec and up to 13 teams, each of which will have two front entrancesEngineering front and centre. ASADVANTAGE STEEL SUMMER 2020|39'