This lecture discusses precast concrete construction. It differentiates between architectural and structural precast concrete. Total precast construction uses only precast concrete for all building elements, while mixed precast combines precast with other materials. Joints and connections between precast elements are crucial and include slab to slab, slab to beam, and column to column connections. The construction process for precast buildings is similar to steel construction, with elements connected by welding or bolting after being lifted into place by crane.
Space frames are truss-like, lightweight rigid structures constructed from interlocking struts arranged in a geometric pattern. They were independently developed in the early 1900s and 1950s to span large areas with few interior supports. Space frames transfer loads through a three-dimensional arrangement of linear elements subjected only to axial tension or compression. Common materials used include steel and timber. Connections are made through various joint types, and space frames can be single, double or triple layered grids. They provide advantages like light weight, stiffness and versatility compared to other structures.
Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting them to the construction site where the structure is to be located.
Trusses are triangular frameworks that use members in axial compression and tension to support loads. They are commonly used for roofs, floors, and bridges to span long distances. The main types are Pratt, Warren, Fink, and North Light trusses. Pratt trusses have diagonal members that slant down toward the middle, while Warren trusses have alternating compression and tension diagonals. Fink and North Light trusses are typically used for shorter roof spans. Truss members can be made of structural steel with standard cross sections like boxes, rectangles, and HEA shapes.
This document discusses precast concrete construction. Some key points:
- Precast concrete elements are cast and cured off-site then transported for assembly, allowing more efficient production and quality control.
- Elements include slabs, beams, columns, and wall panels that are joined on-site through embedded bolts, plates, and grouted connections.
- The precasting process involves casting concrete around prestressing strands to add strength, then cutting sections and transporting them for erection.
Taipei 101 is a 508-meter tall skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. The tower has 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. It was designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes common in the area. The building uses a tube-in-tube structural system with a reinforced concrete core and steel perimeter columns. Outrigger trusses connect the core columns to the perimeter columns every eight floors to provide increased stability and resistance to strong winds.
A grid slab is a type of building material that has two-directional reinforcement in the shape of a waffle. It can be used as both ceilings and floors, especially in areas requiring large spans with fewer columns. Features include panels on a 1 meter grid with trench mesh or individual bars. Grid slabs use less concrete and steel than conventional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. Construction involves arranging a framework, fixing connectors and pods, then removing forms. Services like HVAC, plumbing and wiring can be run through holes in modified grid slabs. Benefits include flexibility, lighter weight, speed of construction, vibration control and fire resistance. Famous structures using grid slabs include terminals,
Space frames are truss-like, lightweight rigid structures constructed from interlocking struts arranged in a geometric pattern. They were independently developed in the early 1900s and 1950s to span large areas with few interior supports. Space frames transfer loads through a three-dimensional arrangement of linear elements subjected only to axial tension or compression. Common materials used include steel and timber. Connections are made through various joint types, and space frames can be single, double or triple layered grids. They provide advantages like light weight, stiffness and versatility compared to other structures.
Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting them to the construction site where the structure is to be located.
Trusses are triangular frameworks that use members in axial compression and tension to support loads. They are commonly used for roofs, floors, and bridges to span long distances. The main types are Pratt, Warren, Fink, and North Light trusses. Pratt trusses have diagonal members that slant down toward the middle, while Warren trusses have alternating compression and tension diagonals. Fink and North Light trusses are typically used for shorter roof spans. Truss members can be made of structural steel with standard cross sections like boxes, rectangles, and HEA shapes.
This document discusses precast concrete construction. Some key points:
- Precast concrete elements are cast and cured off-site then transported for assembly, allowing more efficient production and quality control.
- Elements include slabs, beams, columns, and wall panels that are joined on-site through embedded bolts, plates, and grouted connections.
- The precasting process involves casting concrete around prestressing strands to add strength, then cutting sections and transporting them for erection.
Taipei 101 is a 508-meter tall skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan. It was the tallest building in the world from 2004 to 2010. The tower has 101 floors above ground and 5 floors underground. It was designed to withstand typhoons and earthquakes common in the area. The building uses a tube-in-tube structural system with a reinforced concrete core and steel perimeter columns. Outrigger trusses connect the core columns to the perimeter columns every eight floors to provide increased stability and resistance to strong winds.
A grid slab is a type of building material that has two-directional reinforcement in the shape of a waffle. It can be used as both ceilings and floors, especially in areas requiring large spans with fewer columns. Features include panels on a 1 meter grid with trench mesh or individual bars. Grid slabs use less concrete and steel than conventional slabs while providing strength and resistance to cracking and sagging. Construction involves arranging a framework, fixing connectors and pods, then removing forms. Services like HVAC, plumbing and wiring can be run through holes in modified grid slabs. Benefits include flexibility, lighter weight, speed of construction, vibration control and fire resistance. Famous structures using grid slabs include terminals,
The document discusses precast concrete buildings. It begins with an introduction to precast construction and its advantages over conventional construction. It then describes various precast elements like beams, columns, slabs, walls, and connections. It discusses construction methodology, design considerations, cost comparison to cast-in-situ, standards, and provides case studies of precast buildings in India and abroad.
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
Shell structures are lightweight constructions that use curved shell elements, like those seen in aircraft fuselages, boat hulls, and large building roofs. A thin shell is defined as a structure with thickness small compared to other dimensions, where deformations are not large relative to thickness. Concrete shells are a common type of thin shell structure that provides open, unobstructed interiors through curved concrete forms without internal supports. Concrete shells can be made in single or double curvature designs and require centering during construction to support their curved shapes until the concrete cures.
Coffered ceilings and slabs are rigid, planar structures that use a series of intersecting ribs to distribute loads across a space. The document discusses the history and architectural uses of coffered ceilings. It also describes different types of coffered slab structures like waffle slabs and drop slabs that are used for their load bearing capacities in long span structures like schools and hospitals. Various coffered slab construction techniques are outlined, including the use of precast elements and how services can be run through the coffered spaces.
Study of Folded Plates for understanding their use, types, technology along with suitable case studies. This is a specific type of Methodology adopted for construction over long spans column free spaces. How structurally Folded plates surpases the need of column grids and conventional methods of construction with the proper design and technology is the motive of this study.
Shell structure, In building construction, a thin, curved plate structure shaped to transmit applied forces by compressive, tensile, and shear stresses that act in the plane of the surface.
Parking facilities include indoor and outdoor areas for vehicles belonging to buildings, roads, parking lots, multi-level structures, and facilities for specific vehicle types. Different outdoor parking patterns include parallel parking along roads, 90 degree parking, and oblique parking. Indoor parking includes multi-storey parking structures. Multi-storey parking facilities are designed specifically for automobile parking and have multiple floors for parking. They are typically limited to 5-6 stories with a capacity of around 500 vehicles. Parking standards and laws dictate the minimum requirements for parking spaces, ramps, and accessibility.
A grid slab or waffle slab is a reinforced concrete floor system with a waffle-like pattern of ribs. The ribs form a grid that runs in two directions, giving the underside a waffle-like appearance. This allows the slab thickness to be minimized while maintaining strength. Waffle slabs provide good load distribution, vibration control, and structural stability, making them suitable for use in airports, hospitals, and other large structures.
Folded plate structures are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected along edges to form a structure without additional beams. They were first used in 1923 for an aircraft hangar. The principle is inspired by folding in nature like leaves and wings. Structural behavior depends on folding pattern and connections. Types include folded plate surfaces, frames, and spatial structures made of materials like concrete, metal, wood, and glass. Applications include roofs, walls, floors, and steel sheet piles. Advantages are light construction and longer spans while disadvantages include complex formwork and labor. Examples are the Air Force Academy Chapel and Yokohama Passenger Terminal. The document recommends using folded plates for portable homeless shelters in Bangladesh.
Trusses are commonly used in buildings to span long distances and carry heavy loads. Steel trusses are preferred over wood trusses for their strength, simplicity of installation, and durability without risk of rotting. Various types of trusses include king post, queen post, Howe, Pratt, and fan trusses used in roofs, as well as north light trusses traditionally used for industrial buildings to maximize natural lighting. Larger spans may use tubular steel, quadrangular, or gusset plate connected trusses, while galvanized steel sheets are often used for roofing material.
The document provides information about space frames. It discusses that a space frame is a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can span large areas with few interior supports because they are strong due to the inherent rigidity of triangles and how loads are distributed as tension and compression along struts. The document outlines different types of space frame configurations based on curvature and number of grid layers, and discusses their properties, design, construction, and historical development.
Portal frames are low-rise structures comprising columns and horizontal or pitched rafters connected by moment-resisting connections. They provide clear unobstructed spans and are efficient for enclosing large volumes, making them useful for industrial, commercial, and agricultural buildings. Girder-slab systems combine a structural steel frame with prefabricated concrete girders and slabs for fast construction of mid-to-high rise buildings. Shell structures are thin curved concrete structures that function as both structure and enclosure through their strength and rigidity provided by their form. Common shell structures include folded plate, barrel vaults, and domes of revolution.
It is the presentation based on precast concrete construction which includes each and every point and scope which may be useful to civil engineering students
Folded plate structures are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected along their edges that can carry loads without internal beams. They are simpler to manufacture than other shell structures using less material. Folded plates have intrinsic rigidity and high load capacity, making them economical for long spans without obstructions. Types include prismatic, pyramidal, and prismoidal plates in frames, roofs, or spatial configurations. Folded plates are used for gymnasium roofs, chapel walls, floor decking, and retaining sheet piles.
Bc open pre fabricated construction systemAnuj Singhal
The document discusses an open prefabricated construction system. Some key points:
- Prefabrication involves assembling building components in a factory and transporting them to the construction site. This speeds up construction time and lowers costs while ensuring quality.
- An open prefabricated system uses precast concrete or steel components like floors, walls, beams and columns assembled on-site. It can be partially or fully prefabricated.
- Examples of full prefabricated open systems include the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, with prefabricated steel living capsules bolted to a central concrete core. Prefabrication allowed efficient off-site assembly and construction.
Kohinoor Square is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Mumbai comprising a 203m main tower and 142m residential tower. The main tower has shopping malls on the lower floors and a five-star hotel on the upper floors. The residential tower has parking on the lower 15 floors and apartments on the upper 20 floors. The complex was designed to be environmentally sustainable and received a LEED Gold rating. It has large landscaped gardens and terraces to maximize natural light and minimize heat gain. The central core structure uses a post-tensioned concrete slab system. The complex provides parking for 2000 cars and is well-connected to various parts of Mumbai by major roads.
The document discusses tensile structures, which are buildings that rely on tension in components like cables and fabrics to bear loads. Tensile structures include boundary tensioned membranes, pneumatic structures, and pre-stressed cable nets. They have been used historically in structures like yurts and the Colosseum roof. Tensile structures take saddle, mast-supported, arch-supported, and combination forms. Key components are membranes, bale rings, plates, and specialized hardware. Advantages include long lifecycles, reusability, recyclability, and unique designs, while disadvantages include lack of rigidity and danger if tension is lost.
PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION CASE STUDY: THE HEMISPHEREShivangi Saini
The document summarizes details about The Hemisphere housing project in Greater Noida, India. It describes the project as luxury villas equipped with modern amenities located on a 9-hole golf course. The apartments feature 3 units per floor with golf course views from all units. The structures use a precast construction method with prefabricated wall panels, columns, beams, and staircases that are assembled on site. Connection details are provided for walls, beams, slabs, and columns.
Renovations, additions and alterations-Krushna WanjariAr Krushna Wanjari
The document provides information on renovations, alterations, additions, and maintenance of existing buildings. It discusses the stages of refurbishments which include building investigation, recommendations, and construction. Methods for repairing wooden and reinforced concrete members are described. Maintenance is categorized into cleaning, repairs, and replacements. Non-structural repairs after earthquakes are also outlined. Precautions during demolition include removing fragile materials and providing safety measures. References on the topics are listed at the end.
The document discusses precast concrete structural elements used in construction. It describes four types of precast concrete slabs (solid, hollow-core, double tees, and single tees) that are commonly used as floor and roof elements. It also discusses precast concrete beams, girders, columns, and wall panels. Finally, it outlines the assembly concepts and construction process for buildings made with precast concrete elements.
The document discusses different types of joints used in concrete structures including construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints, and seismic joints. It provides definitions and discusses the purpose, formation, location, and detailing of each joint type. Construction joints allow concrete to be placed continuously and provide limits for placements. Expansion joints allow for movement in the structure. Contraction joints create planes of weakness to control cracking. Seismic joints separate portions of buildings to improve performance during earthquakes.
The document discusses precast concrete buildings. It begins with an introduction to precast construction and its advantages over conventional construction. It then describes various precast elements like beams, columns, slabs, walls, and connections. It discusses construction methodology, design considerations, cost comparison to cast-in-situ, standards, and provides case studies of precast buildings in India and abroad.
A presentation that explains the various systems and techniques of employing steel and concrete to support long span structures. The range varies from conventional beams, to trusses and portal frames.
Shell structures are lightweight constructions that use curved shell elements, like those seen in aircraft fuselages, boat hulls, and large building roofs. A thin shell is defined as a structure with thickness small compared to other dimensions, where deformations are not large relative to thickness. Concrete shells are a common type of thin shell structure that provides open, unobstructed interiors through curved concrete forms without internal supports. Concrete shells can be made in single or double curvature designs and require centering during construction to support their curved shapes until the concrete cures.
Coffered ceilings and slabs are rigid, planar structures that use a series of intersecting ribs to distribute loads across a space. The document discusses the history and architectural uses of coffered ceilings. It also describes different types of coffered slab structures like waffle slabs and drop slabs that are used for their load bearing capacities in long span structures like schools and hospitals. Various coffered slab construction techniques are outlined, including the use of precast elements and how services can be run through the coffered spaces.
Study of Folded Plates for understanding their use, types, technology along with suitable case studies. This is a specific type of Methodology adopted for construction over long spans column free spaces. How structurally Folded plates surpases the need of column grids and conventional methods of construction with the proper design and technology is the motive of this study.
Shell structure, In building construction, a thin, curved plate structure shaped to transmit applied forces by compressive, tensile, and shear stresses that act in the plane of the surface.
Parking facilities include indoor and outdoor areas for vehicles belonging to buildings, roads, parking lots, multi-level structures, and facilities for specific vehicle types. Different outdoor parking patterns include parallel parking along roads, 90 degree parking, and oblique parking. Indoor parking includes multi-storey parking structures. Multi-storey parking facilities are designed specifically for automobile parking and have multiple floors for parking. They are typically limited to 5-6 stories with a capacity of around 500 vehicles. Parking standards and laws dictate the minimum requirements for parking spaces, ramps, and accessibility.
A grid slab or waffle slab is a reinforced concrete floor system with a waffle-like pattern of ribs. The ribs form a grid that runs in two directions, giving the underside a waffle-like appearance. This allows the slab thickness to be minimized while maintaining strength. Waffle slabs provide good load distribution, vibration control, and structural stability, making them suitable for use in airports, hospitals, and other large structures.
Folded plate structures are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected along edges to form a structure without additional beams. They were first used in 1923 for an aircraft hangar. The principle is inspired by folding in nature like leaves and wings. Structural behavior depends on folding pattern and connections. Types include folded plate surfaces, frames, and spatial structures made of materials like concrete, metal, wood, and glass. Applications include roofs, walls, floors, and steel sheet piles. Advantages are light construction and longer spans while disadvantages include complex formwork and labor. Examples are the Air Force Academy Chapel and Yokohama Passenger Terminal. The document recommends using folded plates for portable homeless shelters in Bangladesh.
Trusses are commonly used in buildings to span long distances and carry heavy loads. Steel trusses are preferred over wood trusses for their strength, simplicity of installation, and durability without risk of rotting. Various types of trusses include king post, queen post, Howe, Pratt, and fan trusses used in roofs, as well as north light trusses traditionally used for industrial buildings to maximize natural lighting. Larger spans may use tubular steel, quadrangular, or gusset plate connected trusses, while galvanized steel sheets are often used for roofing material.
The document provides information about space frames. It discusses that a space frame is a truss-like, lightweight rigid structure constructed from interlocking struts in a geometric pattern. Space frames can span large areas with few interior supports because they are strong due to the inherent rigidity of triangles and how loads are distributed as tension and compression along struts. The document outlines different types of space frame configurations based on curvature and number of grid layers, and discusses their properties, design, construction, and historical development.
Portal frames are low-rise structures comprising columns and horizontal or pitched rafters connected by moment-resisting connections. They provide clear unobstructed spans and are efficient for enclosing large volumes, making them useful for industrial, commercial, and agricultural buildings. Girder-slab systems combine a structural steel frame with prefabricated concrete girders and slabs for fast construction of mid-to-high rise buildings. Shell structures are thin curved concrete structures that function as both structure and enclosure through their strength and rigidity provided by their form. Common shell structures include folded plate, barrel vaults, and domes of revolution.
It is the presentation based on precast concrete construction which includes each and every point and scope which may be useful to civil engineering students
Folded plate structures are assemblies of flat plates rigidly connected along their edges that can carry loads without internal beams. They are simpler to manufacture than other shell structures using less material. Folded plates have intrinsic rigidity and high load capacity, making them economical for long spans without obstructions. Types include prismatic, pyramidal, and prismoidal plates in frames, roofs, or spatial configurations. Folded plates are used for gymnasium roofs, chapel walls, floor decking, and retaining sheet piles.
Bc open pre fabricated construction systemAnuj Singhal
The document discusses an open prefabricated construction system. Some key points:
- Prefabrication involves assembling building components in a factory and transporting them to the construction site. This speeds up construction time and lowers costs while ensuring quality.
- An open prefabricated system uses precast concrete or steel components like floors, walls, beams and columns assembled on-site. It can be partially or fully prefabricated.
- Examples of full prefabricated open systems include the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, with prefabricated steel living capsules bolted to a central concrete core. Prefabrication allowed efficient off-site assembly and construction.
Kohinoor Square is a mixed-use skyscraper complex in Mumbai comprising a 203m main tower and 142m residential tower. The main tower has shopping malls on the lower floors and a five-star hotel on the upper floors. The residential tower has parking on the lower 15 floors and apartments on the upper 20 floors. The complex was designed to be environmentally sustainable and received a LEED Gold rating. It has large landscaped gardens and terraces to maximize natural light and minimize heat gain. The central core structure uses a post-tensioned concrete slab system. The complex provides parking for 2000 cars and is well-connected to various parts of Mumbai by major roads.
The document discusses tensile structures, which are buildings that rely on tension in components like cables and fabrics to bear loads. Tensile structures include boundary tensioned membranes, pneumatic structures, and pre-stressed cable nets. They have been used historically in structures like yurts and the Colosseum roof. Tensile structures take saddle, mast-supported, arch-supported, and combination forms. Key components are membranes, bale rings, plates, and specialized hardware. Advantages include long lifecycles, reusability, recyclability, and unique designs, while disadvantages include lack of rigidity and danger if tension is lost.
PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION CASE STUDY: THE HEMISPHEREShivangi Saini
The document summarizes details about The Hemisphere housing project in Greater Noida, India. It describes the project as luxury villas equipped with modern amenities located on a 9-hole golf course. The apartments feature 3 units per floor with golf course views from all units. The structures use a precast construction method with prefabricated wall panels, columns, beams, and staircases that are assembled on site. Connection details are provided for walls, beams, slabs, and columns.
Renovations, additions and alterations-Krushna WanjariAr Krushna Wanjari
The document provides information on renovations, alterations, additions, and maintenance of existing buildings. It discusses the stages of refurbishments which include building investigation, recommendations, and construction. Methods for repairing wooden and reinforced concrete members are described. Maintenance is categorized into cleaning, repairs, and replacements. Non-structural repairs after earthquakes are also outlined. Precautions during demolition include removing fragile materials and providing safety measures. References on the topics are listed at the end.
The document discusses precast concrete structural elements used in construction. It describes four types of precast concrete slabs (solid, hollow-core, double tees, and single tees) that are commonly used as floor and roof elements. It also discusses precast concrete beams, girders, columns, and wall panels. Finally, it outlines the assembly concepts and construction process for buildings made with precast concrete elements.
The document discusses different types of joints used in concrete structures including construction joints, expansion joints, contraction joints, and seismic joints. It provides definitions and discusses the purpose, formation, location, and detailing of each joint type. Construction joints allow concrete to be placed continuously and provide limits for placements. Expansion joints allow for movement in the structure. Contraction joints create planes of weakness to control cracking. Seismic joints separate portions of buildings to improve performance during earthquakes.
Lecture 3-Composites construction (1).pptxanik7nziza
This document discusses composite construction techniques, specifically composite metal decking with concrete and concrete-cambering composites. It describes how composite metal decking works with concrete fill to create a stiff, lightweight floor system. Methods for installing metal decking, shear connectors, and concrete are outlined. Cambering steel beams is discussed as a method to compensate for beam deflection under wet concrete loads. Quality control procedures for shear connector installation and verifying proper camber are also summarized.
The document discusses precast concrete construction. It defines precast concrete as concrete that is cast in reusable molds and cured in a controlled environment off-site before being transported to the construction site. Benefits of precast construction include better quality control during curing, less weather dependence, faster construction time, and lower costs. Examples of precast concrete applications include buildings, bridges, retaining walls, and transportation products. The document also discusses design considerations, formwork, casting, handling, transportation and erection of precast concrete elements.
This document provides information about a building technology course on alternative construction systems. It includes the course name, description, units, contact hours, prerequisites, objectives, and outline. The course aims to teach students about non-conventional construction methods, provide working details of different systems, understand advantages, and learn about latest technologies. The outline covers topics like cast-in-place and precast concrete, prestressed concrete, composite construction, tensile structures, and pre-engineered buildings. Studio equipment includes sample drawings.
Concrete is a composite material made of cement and aggregates that is strong in compression but weaker in tension. There are different types of concrete framing systems including flat-slab frames with columns supporting concrete slabs, slab and beam framing with slabs supported by concrete beams, and two-way slab construction with beams running in two directions within the slab. Precast concrete involves casting structural elements at a plant and transporting them to the construction site, while cast-in-place concrete is poured and cured on site. Proper mixing, placing, and curing affect the finished quality and strength of concrete.
Precast concrete is produced by casting concrete in reusable molds away from the construction site. This allows for mass production of identical components like beams, floors, and walls in a controlled environment. When complete, the precast components are transported and lifted into place at the construction site. Using precast concrete can speed up construction time and reduce costs compared to traditional cast-in-place concrete through economies of scale in production.
Building Technology 1 Construction Solutions Reportdouglasloon
Taylor's University Lakeside Campus
School of Architecture, Building & Design
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architecture
Building Technology (BLD 61403)
The document provides information about precast concrete, including:
- Precast concrete is concrete that is cast off-site in a controlled environment using reusable molds. Elements can be joined to form structures.
- Products include buildings, walls, slabs, columns. Elements are poured into molds, cured, then transported and installed.
- History of precast concrete dates back to Rome. Examples given include the Sydney Opera House and buildings by Richard Meier.
- Advantages include reduced construction time, quality control, and earthquake resistance. Disadvantages include high costs for small projects and difficulty altering cast-in services.
1. Concrete beams, columns, slabs, walls and staircases were constructed on site using formwork and reinforcement bars.
2. For beams and columns, formwork was erected, reinforcement bars were installed, and then concrete was poured and allowed to cure.
3. Concrete slabs were either precast off site or cast in place using formwork, reinforcement, and concrete pouring and curing.
4. Walls were constructed using concrete bricks laid with mortar.
Speedy construction methods aim to shorten construction timelines through faster curing of concrete elements and optimized formwork. Cast-in-situ concrete involves pouring concrete on-site but takes longer to cure, while precast concrete is cast off-site and lifted into place, shortening construction times. Composite construction combines concrete and steel elements to utilize the strengths of each material. Different slab systems like solid slabs, ribbed slabs, and waffle slabs provide options to span varying distances based on structural needs and optimize material usage.
This document discusses steel-concrete composite construction. It describes shear connectors, which provide composite action between steel beams and concrete slabs. There are three main types of shear connectors: rigid connectors made of steel bars or angles that resist shear through bearing pressure; flexible stud connectors that bend and fail through yielding; and bond-type connectors that rely on bond and anchoring. The document discusses the design of shear connectors according to Indian codes IRC 22-1986 and IS 11384-1985, providing methods to calculate the design strength of shear connectors.
Building Technology I : Project 1 : IBSJing Fan Koh
This document provides information on an Industrialized Building System (IBS) project involving blockwork components. It includes sections that describe the schedule of modular components, IBS score calculation, and conclusions. Diagrams and descriptions are provided on different types of IBS systems including blockwork systems. The fabrication process for blockwork components is outlined involving selection of ingredients, mixing, curing, cubing, and storing. Advantages and disadvantages of IBS construction are also discussed.
This document provides details on a group project to design a 3-storey apartment block using Industrialized Building System (IBS). It includes an introduction to IBS in Malaysia, the main IBS systems used, and details on the precast concrete system being implemented. Precast components discussed include hollow core panels, slabs, beams, columns, stairs, and toilet pods. The manufacturing process for these precast elements is also outlined.
This document provides details on a group project to design a 3-storey apartment block using Industrialized Building System (IBS). It includes an introduction to IBS in Malaysia, the main IBS systems used, and details on the precast concrete system being implemented. Precast components discussed include hollow core panels, slabs, beams, columns, stairs, and toilet pods. The manufacturing process for these precast elements is also summarized.
This site visit report summarizes Ng Bee Yee's visit to a construction site in Bandar Bukit Raja, Selangor. The objectives of the visit were to understand construction processes, identify building materials and technologies used, and observe construction equipment. Key activities included examining the construction of columns and beams through reinforced concrete formwork and placement of rebar. Temporary structures, cranes, and other machinery used to facilitate efficient construction were also documented. The report concludes that the hands-on experience of a site visit provided valuable practical learning that enhanced understanding beyond classroom theories.
Building Technology I : Project 2 : Construction SolutionsJing Fan Koh
This document provides an overview of a project proposal for a performing arts centre in Kajang Old Town, Malaysia. It includes an introduction to the site context and design brief. Precedent studies are presented on the structural system of steel frame, composite floor system, and metal deck roof with mineral wool. Details are given on the materials and construction processes for each system. The intention of the design is to encourage users to engage with the historical and cultural context of the area through the building and public spaces.
This document provides an overview of prefabricated wall panels. It discusses the history and evolution of prefabricated construction, the key features of prefabricated wall panels including their advantages of faster construction and quality control. It also describes different types of precast components like concrete wall panels, beams, slabs, their uses and properties. The document outlines the equipment used in precast construction like cranes and concludes with defining structural elements like beams and slabs.
This document provides details about a construction solutions assignment for a learning center building in Klang, Malaysia. It includes the following:
1. Precedent studies of a steel frame structural system and composite floor slab system used in a previous project called Spring House.
2. Proposed use of a steel frame structure and composite floor slabs for the learning center building, along with construction details.
3. Two alternative facade systems - timber louvers and GRP facade panels - that are being considered for the learning center building.
Menus are ubiquitous in websites and applications of all types. They are critical to accessing the information and actions that users need, yet they can be very frustrating to use. In our UX consulting practice, many clients have come to us for help solving problems with menus, such as scaling to handle long lists of options, and overcoming usability issues with hover and flyout menus. In this presentation we’ll review what we have learned about best practices for designing mega menus, context menus, hamburger menus, full page menus and other types, and share case studies of menu redesigns we have worked on for enterprise applications, mobile apps, and information-rich websites.
Upcycling for Everyone project exhibition postersKyungeun Sung
'Upcycling for Everyone' project exhibition posters, funded by De Montfort University's QR funding for participatory research and AHRC-funded International Upcycling Research Network project. Exhibition launch at LCB Depot on 5th July 2024.
TRENDS IN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT Digital Technologies can play a crucial role in making Metro Rizal's waste management systems more circular and sustainable
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COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Department of Architecture and Building Sciences
Dr. Mohammed Ghonim
3. PRECAST CONCRETE IN DETAIL
ARCH 436
Contemporary Building Construction Methods
Lecture Objectives
Upon completion of this lecture, the student will be able to:
1. Differentiate between architectural precast and structural precast concrete.
2. Compare between total precast and mixed Precast Construction.
3. Explain how to connect precast structural elements.
4. Draw sketches for the connections between precast structural elements.
5. Describe the installation process of precast concrete structural elements.
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Lecture Content
• Introduction.
• Architectural Precast & Structural Precast Concrete.
• Total Precast Vs. Mixed Precast Construction.
• Precast Concrete Joints.
• Slab to Slab Connections.
• Slab to Beam Connections.
• Slab to Wall Connections.
• Beam to Column Connections.
• Panel to Panel Connections.
• Column to Column Connections.
• Column to Foundation Connections
• Precast Concrete Extra Details.
• Precast Concrete Construction Process.
Introduction
The considerations for design and
detailing of structural and non-
structural precast elements including
joints and connections for buildings
and building works are introduced in
this lecture.
Also, it is important to mention that
precast concrete buildings should be
designed wherever possible to utilize
standardized precast concrete
elements, while most buildings will be
unique and site specific.
At the conceptual design stage, a basic
layout plan should be developed which
achieves a balance between
architectural / aesthetic requirements
and a high degree of standardisation .
Therefore, close collaboration amongst
different design parties is essential
during conceptual design to achieve
the optimum standardisation.
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Architectural Precast & Structural Precast Concrete
Precast concrete members are classified as; 1- architectural precast concrete and 2-
structural precast concrete. Architectural precast refers to concrete elements that are used
as nonstructural cladding elements, and their most common use is in precast concrete
curtain walls.
Structural precast concrete, includes all elements of a building’s structural frame floors, roofs
slabs, columns, and walls. Although an entire room or assembly of rooms can be precast,
most structural precast concrete is used in standard elements that are assembled on site to
form spaces.
Structural Precast Concrete Elements.Architectural precast wall panels.
Total Precast Vs. Mixed Precast Construction
A building can be constructed of all
precast concrete members in which all
structural components; columns, walls,
and floor and roof slabs are made of
precast concrete. This system is
referred to as total precast concrete
construction.
In mixed precast construction, some
elements of the building are made of
precast concrete members, while the
others are made of cast-in-place
concrete, steel, or masonry. It combines
the benefits of both precast and
conventional construction.
In mixed precast, precast concrete is
used only in floor and roof slabs. Using
precast concrete floor/roof slabs yields
significant savings because a large
percentage of the cost of materials and
formwork in a concrete structure
is embedded in floor and roof slabs.
A total precast concrete parking under construction.
Mixed precast concrete construction consisting of a steel-
frame structure with hollowcore slabs.
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Precast Concrete Joints
In precast concrete buildings, joint designs play a pivotal role in ensuring that concrete
components act as one piece. In most cases, sealing the joint space is necessary to prevent
infiltration of groundwater and exfiltration of liquids carried by the structure.
Well detailed and constructed joints play a vital part in maintaining the integrity of the
external envelope of the building, ensuring it is weatherproof and meeting any other
requirements such as fireresistance and acoustic performance.
The function of the joint between precast elements is to provide physical separation between
the units and prevent -in conjunction with joint sealants- the ingress of water and air into the
building; and, if required, fire resistance.
Slab to Slab Connections
Grout keys provide structural continuity
between floor slab units.
Connections between hollow-core slabs and
supporting members are made using site-cast
concrete fill and reinforcing steel. In addition to
the concrete fill used for connections, a site-cast
concrete topping is generally used over the slabs.
The topping provides structural integration of slab
units and increases the floor’s fire resistance and
sound insulation. It also functions as a leveling
bed, particularly with units with uneven camber.
Topping, when used, is generally about 2 inches
thick and reinforced with welded wire
reinforcement (WWR).
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Slab to Beam Connections
Precast hollow core slabs connected at
their ends to a rectangular precast beam
by steel ties.
Grout
H.C. slabs
Bearing
pads
Steel bars
through the
grout keys
Slab to Beam Connections
A double-tee floor unit being flown into position in a precast building.
The setbacks in double-tee stems reduces floor height.
Setback
Double tee slabs supported over a
rectangular beam.
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Slab to Wall Connections
Projections in precast concrete walls to
support the inverted-tee beams or the
double-tee floor slabs.
Beam to Column Connections
Projecting
Bracket
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Panel to Panel Connections
Precast panels are connected to each others or to floor and roof elements by using metal
plates and angels, they are fastened by welding or bolting. Connections may be projected or
recessed to provide flush finishing surface.
Different cases of precast panel to panel connections.
Column to Column Connections
Precast concrete columns are connected together
through bolting, the top of a lower-floor column
contains threaded bolts projecting out, while the
bottom of an upper-floor column has an embedded
base plate containing holes to engage the bolts. The
block-outs in the column above the holes are filled
with concrete after the connection has been made.
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Column to Foundation Connections
The method of connection to the foundation and to the
column above will vary with manufacturer. Foundation
connection may be via a base plate connected to the column
or by reinforcing bars projecting from the end of the column
passing into sleeves that are subsequently filled with grout.
Alternatively, a column may be set into a preformed hole in a
foundation block and grouted into position.
Column to base connections may be by threaded rods joined
with an appropriate connector; with concrete subsequently
cast round to the dimensions of the cross-section of the
column.
Precast Concrete Extra Details
Partial precast concrete hollow core slab
over metal hanger to provide an opening.
Lifting hooks are very important component in precast
concrete units.
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Precast Concrete Extra Details
Precast panels installation process require
temporary support.
Precast double tee slab lifted by a crane to its position
over l-shaped precast beams.
Total precast construction
Temporary
Support
Temporary
Support
Precast Concrete Extra Details
Double tee slabs does not require temporary
support because they are stable.
Precast beams contain grooves to hold double tee ribs
to provide more neat beam to roof connection.
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Precast Concrete Extra Details
Various solutions for beam to column
connection.
Precast Concrete Construction
The construction process of a total precast building has much in common with structural
steel construction; that is, members are brought into position using a crane, and are
connected together either through welds or bolts. Steel embeds are included in precast
members to facilitate member bolting and/or welding.
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Summary
• Also, it is important to mention that precast
concrete buildings should be designed
wherever possible to utilize standardized
precast concrete elements, while most
buildings will be unique and site specific.
• Total precast concrete construction refers
to those cases where all structural
components are made of precast concrete.
• In mixed precast construction, some
elements of the building are made of
precast concrete members, while the
others are made of another materials.
• In precast buildings, joint designs play a
pivotal role in ensuring that concrete
components act as one piece. In most
cases, sealing the joint space is necessary.
• The construction process of a total precast
building has much in common with
structural steel construction; that is
members are brought into position using a
crane, and are connected together either
through welds or bolts.
References
Allen, EA. (2009) Fundamentals of building construction materials and methods, John Wiley & Sons.
Ching, Francis (2008) Building Construction Illustrated, John Wiley & Sons.
Emmitt, S.& Gorse, C. (2006) “Barry’s Advanced Construction of Buildings”, Blackwell Publishing.
Garrison, Philip, (2005) “Basic Structures for Engineers and Architects”, Wiley-Blackwell.
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https://fp.auburn.edu/heinmic/ConcreteHistory/Pages/timeline.htm
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Lecture Activity
Each student is required to prepare a brief but informative internet-based research about one of the topics
related to this lecture (Precast Concrete in Detail); i.e., new developments, successive and local case
studies or important details. The research should be presented in only one A4 sheet.