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.
This document discusses prefabricated concrete columns. It defines prefabrication as assembling building components in a factory and transporting them to the construction site. Precast concrete columns can be single or double-story height and are made in modular designs to accommodate different heights. Columns have widths of 300mm, 450mm, or 600mm and can be rectangular or circular. Connection methods between the column and foundation include cast-in base plates, dowel tubes, or projections. The manufacturing process for precast concrete components involves 10 main steps including installing molds and reinforcement, pouring and vibrating concrete, curing, and removing molds.
Curtain walls are thin, lightweight walls attached to the exterior of buildings that do not bear structural loads. They enclose the building envelope while allowing interior spaces to be reconfigured. Common types include stick-built, unitized, and rainscreen systems. Curtain walls date back to the 1930s and gained popularity after WWII. Their functions are to prevent water and air penetration while resisting wind and thermal loads. They are constructed through multi-step processes and their market prices vary based on materials.
Multi storey structural steel structuresThomas Britto
Steel has been used in construction for over 150 years. Its use in Hong Kong started in the 1970s with projects like the Park Lane Hotel. Steel has properties that make it suitable for high-rise buildings like strength and versatility, though it can be heavy, lose strength in heat, and rust. Standard steel sections provide design flexibility. Connections are made through joints like splices and welds. Common frame types include simple cage frames, cantilevers, wind-braced, and core structures. Steel construction has advantages like lighter weight and flexibility for changes, but has challenges like fire resistance, movement, and corrosion protection.
Prefabrication involves assembling components of a structure in a factory and transporting them to be assembled on site. It can involve constructing precast concrete blocks off-site ahead of time. Sections like walls, floors, and roofs are prefabricated with window and door frames. Prefabrication provides benefits like less noise and dust on site, lower transportation costs of parts versus materials, consistent construction in factories unaffected by weather, and shorter construction timeframes. However, it also has disadvantages like problems with joints between parts and inability to accommodate late design changes. Off-site prefabrication further develops this process by designing and manufacturing entire modules or units remotely before installation.
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.
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.
Double skin façades. Almost a self-explanatory name for façade systems consisting of two layers, usually glass, wherein air flows through the intermediate cavity. This space (which can vary from 20 cm to a few meters) acts as insulation against extreme temperatures, winds, and sound, improving the building's thermal efficiency for both high and low temperatures.
Credit :
Danish Pathan
Imran Inamdar
Qais Patel
Simran Patel
Tehlil Tamboli
Afshan Saudagar
Ubed Ali Sayyed
Omkar Salkar
Taher Ajmerwala
Danish Sheikh
This document discusses prefabricated concrete columns. It defines prefabrication as assembling building components in a factory and transporting them to the construction site. Precast concrete columns can be single or double-story height and are made in modular designs to accommodate different heights. Columns have widths of 300mm, 450mm, or 600mm and can be rectangular or circular. Connection methods between the column and foundation include cast-in base plates, dowel tubes, or projections. The manufacturing process for precast concrete components involves 10 main steps including installing molds and reinforcement, pouring and vibrating concrete, curing, and removing molds.
Curtain walls are thin, lightweight walls attached to the exterior of buildings that do not bear structural loads. They enclose the building envelope while allowing interior spaces to be reconfigured. Common types include stick-built, unitized, and rainscreen systems. Curtain walls date back to the 1930s and gained popularity after WWII. Their functions are to prevent water and air penetration while resisting wind and thermal loads. They are constructed through multi-step processes and their market prices vary based on materials.
Multi storey structural steel structuresThomas Britto
Steel has been used in construction for over 150 years. Its use in Hong Kong started in the 1970s with projects like the Park Lane Hotel. Steel has properties that make it suitable for high-rise buildings like strength and versatility, though it can be heavy, lose strength in heat, and rust. Standard steel sections provide design flexibility. Connections are made through joints like splices and welds. Common frame types include simple cage frames, cantilevers, wind-braced, and core structures. Steel construction has advantages like lighter weight and flexibility for changes, but has challenges like fire resistance, movement, and corrosion protection.
Prefabrication involves assembling components of a structure in a factory and transporting them to be assembled on site. It can involve constructing precast concrete blocks off-site ahead of time. Sections like walls, floors, and roofs are prefabricated with window and door frames. Prefabrication provides benefits like less noise and dust on site, lower transportation costs of parts versus materials, consistent construction in factories unaffected by weather, and shorter construction timeframes. However, it also has disadvantages like problems with joints between parts and inability to accommodate late design changes. Off-site prefabrication further develops this process by designing and manufacturing entire modules or units remotely before installation.
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.
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.
Double skin façades. Almost a self-explanatory name for façade systems consisting of two layers, usually glass, wherein air flows through the intermediate cavity. This space (which can vary from 20 cm to a few meters) acts as insulation against extreme temperatures, winds, and sound, improving the building's thermal efficiency for both high and low temperatures.
Credit :
Danish Pathan
Imran Inamdar
Qais Patel
Simran Patel
Tehlil Tamboli
Afshan Saudagar
Ubed Ali Sayyed
Omkar Salkar
Taher Ajmerwala
Danish Sheikh
introduction . DESIGN OF A CURTAIN WALL . components of a curtain wall . Framing concepts . Materials . Types of curtain walls. Structural problems of curtain walls.
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.
Tensile structures and Pneumatic StructuresGeeva Chandana
Tensile structures gain their load-bearing capacity through tension stress in components like cables, fabrics, or foils. They are commonly subdivided into boundary tensioned membranes, pneumatic structures, and pre-stressed cable nets and beams. Tensile structures use thin fabrics stretched over frameworks of cables to create surfaces capable of withstanding forces. Common types include membrane and mesh tensioned structures and pneumatic structures.
Waffle slabs are reinforced concrete slabs reinforced in two orthogonal directions, forming a ribbed plate. They are characterized by their total edge height, lightening block height, rib spacing, rib thickness, and compression layer thickness. Waffle slabs can adequately support distributed and point loads in two directions. Benefits include flexibility, light weight allowing longer spans, fast construction, slim depths, robustness, vibration control, thermal mass, and durability. Waffle slabs are constructed with ribs forming a grid pattern and solid fills at supports. Larger spans may use post-tensioning or joist construction. Proper design considers loads, materials, deformations, and tile installation compatibility.
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.
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
Steel in Highrise building : Application Onal Kothari
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is strong, durable, and ductile. It is the most widely used structural material in building construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Steel allows for lighter, more efficient building designs including tall skyscrapers. Modern steel production occurs in over 50 countries worldwide using various furnace processes. Emerging structural systems enable increasingly complex geometries and non-orthogonal high-rise building designs.
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 discusses curtain wall systems. It begins with an introduction defining a curtain wall system as a non-structural outer covering that keeps weather and occupants in/out. The history notes that curtain walls emerged as exterior walls became non-load bearing. It describes the components of curtain walls including mullions, transoms, glass, and other materials. Functions are listed as protecting interiors from the environment while providing lighting and occupant comfort. The document also covers installation systems, loads, maintenance, and provides case studies of curtain wall implementations.
The document provides details on 4 proposed or constructed high-rise buildings - the Namasté Tower in Mumbai, India, the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China, the Taipei Performing Arts Center in Taipei, Taiwan, and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. Key information included on each building is the location, architect, details on sustainable design elements and energy efficiency strategies, as well as conceptual descriptions and images.
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.
A short and elaborate Case Study on Membrane Structures for the course of Advanced Building Construction from students of 8th Semester Architecture at VNIT, Nagpur (January- April 2017)
The document discusses different types of roof trusses including king post truss, queen post truss, Howe truss, Pratt truss, fan truss, and north light roof truss. It describes the advantages of roof trusses such as being cost effective, allowing for quick installation, and providing stability. Tubular steel trusses are discussed as being used for large span constructions over 25-30 meters. The advantages of tubular steel trusses include reduced maintenance costs and corrosion resistance compared to other materials.
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.
Modular construction involves prefabricating building units or modules in a factory setting and transporting them to the construction site for assembly. Modules are built using standardized dimensions for compatibility and can be assembled quickly. Modular construction offers advantages like reduced construction timelines and material waste while promoting industrialization and standardization. However, it also has disadvantages like higher transportation costs and limited design customization options compared to traditional construction methods. The goal of modular coordination is to improve construction productivity through industrialization using standardized sizing and positioning of building components.
Prestressed hollow core slabs are a type of precast concrete slab used for floors in multi-story buildings. They are made off-site and assembled quickly, providing benefits such as lower costs, reduced construction time, less raw material usage, and good structural and acoustic properties. Hollow core slabs are well-suited for modern housing needs due to their advantages over traditional floor constructions.
Vertical fins are lightweight screening systems useful for buildings. They can obscure unwanted views to improve aesthetics while lowering solar glare and allowing light intake. Vertical fins reduce harsh external elements like weather and airborne toxins while enabling airflow, and can provide security without a prison-like appearance. Well-designed vertical fins can significantly reduce building energy costs by decreasing peak heat gain and improving natural lighting quality through controlled sun exposure. They may reduce annual cooling costs by 5-15% depending on window placement. Vertical fins also enhance visual comfort by managing glare and lighting contrasts, improving occupant satisfaction and productivity.
Curtain walls are non-load bearing exterior walls that hang from the building structure. They allow for larger windows and more open floor plans compared to load bearing walls. Common materials for curtain walls are glass and aluminum due to their strength, light weight, and ability to limit heat transfer. Curtain walls are classified based on their method of construction, with common types being stick wall, unitized wall, and window wall systems. Proper design of curtain wall systems is important to handle loads, transfers stresses to the building structure, and prevents air and water infiltration.
Here are the key steps in concrete frame construction:
1. Excavation and foundation work - This involves excavating the land and laying the foundation system such as raft or pile foundations.
2. Erection of formwork - Formwork is erected to give shape to the concrete elements like columns, beams, slabs, etc. It is designed to bear the pressure of wet concrete.
3. Reinforcement cage - Steel reinforcement bars are cut, bent and assembled into cages and placed accurately in position in the formwork.
4. Concreting - Concrete is poured, compacted and finished after placing the reinforcement cages in position.
5. Curing - After concreting, the concrete elements
introduction . DESIGN OF A CURTAIN WALL . components of a curtain wall . Framing concepts . Materials . Types of curtain walls. Structural problems of curtain walls.
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.
Tensile structures and Pneumatic StructuresGeeva Chandana
Tensile structures gain their load-bearing capacity through tension stress in components like cables, fabrics, or foils. They are commonly subdivided into boundary tensioned membranes, pneumatic structures, and pre-stressed cable nets and beams. Tensile structures use thin fabrics stretched over frameworks of cables to create surfaces capable of withstanding forces. Common types include membrane and mesh tensioned structures and pneumatic structures.
Waffle slabs are reinforced concrete slabs reinforced in two orthogonal directions, forming a ribbed plate. They are characterized by their total edge height, lightening block height, rib spacing, rib thickness, and compression layer thickness. Waffle slabs can adequately support distributed and point loads in two directions. Benefits include flexibility, light weight allowing longer spans, fast construction, slim depths, robustness, vibration control, thermal mass, and durability. Waffle slabs are constructed with ribs forming a grid pattern and solid fills at supports. Larger spans may use post-tensioning or joist construction. Proper design considers loads, materials, deformations, and tile installation compatibility.
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.
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
Steel in Highrise building : Application Onal Kothari
Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that is strong, durable, and ductile. It is the most widely used structural material in building construction due to its high strength-to-weight ratio. Steel allows for lighter, more efficient building designs including tall skyscrapers. Modern steel production occurs in over 50 countries worldwide using various furnace processes. Emerging structural systems enable increasingly complex geometries and non-orthogonal high-rise building designs.
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 discusses curtain wall systems. It begins with an introduction defining a curtain wall system as a non-structural outer covering that keeps weather and occupants in/out. The history notes that curtain walls emerged as exterior walls became non-load bearing. It describes the components of curtain walls including mullions, transoms, glass, and other materials. Functions are listed as protecting interiors from the environment while providing lighting and occupant comfort. The document also covers installation systems, loads, maintenance, and provides case studies of curtain wall implementations.
The document provides details on 4 proposed or constructed high-rise buildings - the Namasté Tower in Mumbai, India, the Pearl River Tower in Guangzhou, China, the Taipei Performing Arts Center in Taipei, Taiwan, and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. Key information included on each building is the location, architect, details on sustainable design elements and energy efficiency strategies, as well as conceptual descriptions and images.
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.
A short and elaborate Case Study on Membrane Structures for the course of Advanced Building Construction from students of 8th Semester Architecture at VNIT, Nagpur (January- April 2017)
The document discusses different types of roof trusses including king post truss, queen post truss, Howe truss, Pratt truss, fan truss, and north light roof truss. It describes the advantages of roof trusses such as being cost effective, allowing for quick installation, and providing stability. Tubular steel trusses are discussed as being used for large span constructions over 25-30 meters. The advantages of tubular steel trusses include reduced maintenance costs and corrosion resistance compared to other materials.
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.
Modular construction involves prefabricating building units or modules in a factory setting and transporting them to the construction site for assembly. Modules are built using standardized dimensions for compatibility and can be assembled quickly. Modular construction offers advantages like reduced construction timelines and material waste while promoting industrialization and standardization. However, it also has disadvantages like higher transportation costs and limited design customization options compared to traditional construction methods. The goal of modular coordination is to improve construction productivity through industrialization using standardized sizing and positioning of building components.
Prestressed hollow core slabs are a type of precast concrete slab used for floors in multi-story buildings. They are made off-site and assembled quickly, providing benefits such as lower costs, reduced construction time, less raw material usage, and good structural and acoustic properties. Hollow core slabs are well-suited for modern housing needs due to their advantages over traditional floor constructions.
Vertical fins are lightweight screening systems useful for buildings. They can obscure unwanted views to improve aesthetics while lowering solar glare and allowing light intake. Vertical fins reduce harsh external elements like weather and airborne toxins while enabling airflow, and can provide security without a prison-like appearance. Well-designed vertical fins can significantly reduce building energy costs by decreasing peak heat gain and improving natural lighting quality through controlled sun exposure. They may reduce annual cooling costs by 5-15% depending on window placement. Vertical fins also enhance visual comfort by managing glare and lighting contrasts, improving occupant satisfaction and productivity.
Curtain walls are non-load bearing exterior walls that hang from the building structure. They allow for larger windows and more open floor plans compared to load bearing walls. Common materials for curtain walls are glass and aluminum due to their strength, light weight, and ability to limit heat transfer. Curtain walls are classified based on their method of construction, with common types being stick wall, unitized wall, and window wall systems. Proper design of curtain wall systems is important to handle loads, transfers stresses to the building structure, and prevents air and water infiltration.
Here are the key steps in concrete frame construction:
1. Excavation and foundation work - This involves excavating the land and laying the foundation system such as raft or pile foundations.
2. Erection of formwork - Formwork is erected to give shape to the concrete elements like columns, beams, slabs, etc. It is designed to bear the pressure of wet concrete.
3. Reinforcement cage - Steel reinforcement bars are cut, bent and assembled into cages and placed accurately in position in the formwork.
4. Concreting - Concrete is poured, compacted and finished after placing the reinforcement cages in position.
5. Curing - After concreting, the concrete elements
This document provides information about prestressed concrete, specifically focusing on post-tensioning methods. It defines post-tensioning as a method of reinforcing concrete with high-strength steel strands called tendons. After the concrete cures, the tendons are tensioned using hydraulic jacks and wedged into place to transfer pressure to the concrete. There are benefits to post-tensioning like allowing longer spans, thinner structures, and reduced cracking compared to conventional reinforced concrete. The document discusses bonded and unbonded post-tensioning methods and provides examples of applications like buildings, bridges, and parking structures.
This document provides information on different surface finishing techniques for concrete. It describes smoothing the surface with a hand float, and then further finishing options like magnesium, aluminum or wood floats. Troweling with magnesium or steel trowels is covered, with notes on timing to avoid damaging the concrete. Broom finishing is also explained, including using a stiff broom and dragging it over the wet surface to create a non-slip texture. The summary concludes with the importance of curing the concrete to allow proper drying over several weeks.
MODERN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES IN ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVEDr K M SONI
Modern construction technologies provide advantages like faster construction, higher quality, environmental benefits, and ability to overcome lack of skilled workers. Technologies discussed include prefabricated buildings, tunnel formwork, jump formwork, reinforced soil, trenchless techniques, 3D printing, robotics, and more. While technologies increase speed and quality, some have limitations like limited architectural features, difficulty modifying structures, and higher initial costs. Overall, modern techniques can help qualify projects for sustainability and efficiency if the appropriate technology is selected for each project's unique requirements.
1. The document discusses various types of special concretes including lightweight concrete, foam concrete, self-compacting concrete, vacuum concrete, fibre reinforced concrete, ferrocement, ready mix concrete, slurry infiltrated fibre concrete (SIFCON), and shotcrete.
2. Lightweight concrete uses lightweight aggregates like shale, clay, or slate to reduce density while maintaining strength. Foam concrete is made by injecting air or gas into the mix to create a cellular structure.
3. Self-compacting concrete can be placed without vibration due to its fluidity. Vacuum concrete has water removed using vacuum mats to increase strength.
This document provides an outline for lectures on prestressed concrete, including basic concepts, materials, flexural analysis, design considerations, shear/torsion, loss of prestress over time, composite beams, and deflections. Key points covered include how prestressing controls cracking by applying compressive stresses to concrete before service loads; common prestressing methods of pre-tensioning and post-tensioning; estimating stresses in uncracked concrete beams using elastic theory; and accounting for various load stages in analysis and design.
This document discusses methods of prestressing concrete, including pretensioning and post-tensioning. Pretensioning involves stressing steel tendons before concrete is poured around them. Post-tensioning involves stressing steel tendons inserted into voids in cured concrete using jacks. Both methods put the concrete in compression and improve its tensile strength. Common applications include building floors/roofs, bridges, and parking structures.
This document discusses different methods of prestressing concrete, including pretensioning and post-tensioning. Pretensioning involves stressing steel tendons before placing concrete around them, while post-tensioning involves stressing tendons after the concrete has cured using hydraulic jacks. Post-tensioning allows for longer spans, thinner slabs, and more architectural freedom compared to conventional reinforced concrete or pretensioned concrete. Common applications of post-tensioning include parking structures, bridges, and building floors and roofs.
The document discusses precast and cast-in-place concrete construction methods. Precast concrete involves casting structural elements off-site in a controlled environment, then transporting them to the construction site for assembly. Cast-in-place involves pouring concrete directly on-site. Precast offers benefits like faster construction, quality control, and the ability to work independently of weather. However, it requires more joints and handling equipment. Cast-in-place allows for monolithic structures but offers less construction speed and quality control. Both methods have advantages depending on the size and needs of the specific project.
Sakshi K Mahadik completed an elective on precast and prefabricated construction. The document provides a certificate certifying that the portfolio of work submitted was completed by Sakshi under supervision. It then discusses various types of precast construction techniques used for roofs including precast concrete slab roofing, precast joist roof, and precast roofing systems that use curved metallic profiles to provide strength and waterproofing. Advantages include cost reduction, durability, quick installation and reduced maintenance needs while disadvantages include high initial investment and potential transportation issues.
FERROCRETE - MATERIAL AND CONSTRUCTION METHODSjagrutib22
Ferrocrete is a type of reinforced concrete that uses closely spaced wire mesh or small diameter rods infiltrated with mortar. It has high density and durability to withstand various climates. Ferrocrete structures are lighter than regular reinforced concrete and do not require formwork. Some applications of ferrocrete include roofing, water tanks, bridges, and precast building components. Ferrocrete is constructed by first making a wire mesh framework, applying mortar that is worked into the mesh, and compacting it. This produces a strong, lightweight material suitable for many construction applications.
This document discusses prestressed concrete, which uses steel that is tensioned to put concrete in compression and increase its strength. There are two main types: pre-tensioned concrete, where steel is tensioned before the concrete is poured; and post-tensioned concrete, where steel is tensioned after the concrete has hardened. Post-tensioned concrete can be bonded or unbonded. Prestressed concrete allows for longer spans, thinner sections, and increased strength over traditional reinforced concrete. It has applications in buildings, bridges, parking structures, and other structures.
This document provides information on formworks, scaffolding, shoring, underpinning, and prefabricated construction components. It discusses the introduction, characteristics, classification, and types of formworks based on materials of construction such as timber, metal, and plastic. It also describes scaffolding and different types used in construction. For underpinning, it explains the conditions that require underpinning and various methods used. Finally, it summarizes prefabricated construction including advantages, classification based on materials and systems, types, and connections used.
This document provides information on roof construction, industrialized building systems, and precast roof systems. It discusses coated fiberglass membrane roofs, precast concrete walls, beams, columns, flooring, and staircases. Precast concrete is described as having advantages like ease of installation, consistent quality, and reduced weather dependency compared to site-cast construction. Details and specifications are given for various precast structural and envelope elements. The document serves as a reference for a student project on advanced roof systems and industrialized building techniques.
The document discusses various types of reinforcement and formwork materials used for speedy construction. It describes four main types of reinforcement - hot rolled deformed bars, mild steel plain bars, cold worked steel reinforcement, and pre-stressing steel. It also discusses four common formwork systems - table or flying formwork, column formwork, horizontal panel systems, and vertical panel systems. The formwork systems allow for faster construction through modular, engineered components that reduce time, costs, and waste compared to traditional formwork.
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.
This document provides information on formwork used in concrete construction. It defines formwork and lists its common materials as steel and wood. It describes the major objectives in formwork as quality, safety, and economy. It discusses the various types of formwork including temporary and permanent structures. It also provides details on formwork for different structural elements like walls, columns, slabs, beams, stairs, and chimneys. Finally, it covers topics like requirements, loads, design, and maintenance of formwork.
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3. ● Precast concrete is a form of concrete that is prepared, cast and cured off-site,
usually in a controlled factory environment, using reusable moulds.
● Precast concrete elements can be joined to other elements to form a complete
structure.
● Products include buildings, wall or panel systems, support slabs, columns, etc.
What is Precast Concrete?
4. Precast Concrete Manufacturing
1. Poured into a wooden or steel mold .
2. It is cured in a controlled environment - usually at a plant.
3. Once finished, the precast concrete is transported to a construction site and put into place.
5. History
● Believed to be first used in Rome
● But first documented use: Walnut Lane Bridge,
USA
8. 2. Single T Slab
○ Spans from 30’-120’
○ Depth: span/30
○ Used in bridges and flyovers
2. Double T Slab
○ Spans from 30’-100’
○ Clean Solid Appearance
○ Depth: span/28
○ Common Uses:
i. Sewage and Water Treatment Plants
ii. Parking Structures
iii. Food Processing Facilities
iv. High Moisture Structures
9. Precast Concrete Beams
○ Depth: span/15
○ The dimensions vary depending on the manufacturer and availability
10. ● Can be designed according to preferences
● Can be modular with corbel (A and B) or
linear (C)
Precast concrete columns span ratio:
● 10" x10" (255 x 255) column will support
approximately 2000 sf (185 m2).
● 12X12" (305 x 505) column will support
approximately 2750 sf (255 m2).
● 16" x 16" (405 x 405) column will support
approximately 4500 sf (418 m2)).
Precast Concrete Columns
A B C
11. Precast Concrete Walls
Precast walls are of mainly three types:
a. Solid panels
b. Composite / Sandwich panels
c. Ribbed/ Load bearing panels
14. Precast Concrete Connections:
BOLTED CONNECTIONS
● The simplest and quickest
● Last-minute alignment and correction can be done
afterward without using valuable crane time.
● Costly and prone to quicker damage
WELDED CONNECTIONS
● The most frequent and usual connection
● These connections adapt readily to changing field
conditions and are architecturally effective.
● A loose plate is often sandwiched between two structural
steel plates immersed in the cast-in-place or precast
concrete panel and then joined by welding.
DOWEL/ANCHOR BOLT CONNECTIONS
● With a dowel connection, the bond formed, embedding
length, and dowel diameter all affect how strong the
dowels are under tension or shear.
● The foundation's exposed threaded anchor bolts and
rebar anchor dowels form the crucial initial connection to
the precast components.
17. Advantages
● Construction period can be reduced .
● High-level performance in thermal
comfort, durability, acoustic separation,
and resistance to fire and flood .
● Inherent strength and structural capacity
able to meet standards for housing.
● Ability to incorporate service
● Low wastage occurs on site .
● Adding fly ash into the cement increases
the strength and durability of cement.
● Scope of deconstruction, reuse or
recycling of any materials that is being
used.
● Earthquake resilient
● For predesigned outcome from industry,
each panel variation needs specialized
engineering
● It is often more expensive for shorter
spans.
● Building services (power, water and gas
outlets; conduits and pipes) must be
accurately cast in and are difficult to add
or alter later.
● Requires specialised equipment
● Cast-in services are inaccessible and
more difficult to upgrade
● It has high embodied energy.
● Details at the joint become very critical
and needs careful attention.
Disadvantages
18. Sydney Opera House, Australia
Ar. Jørn Utzon
The Sydney Opera House is a modern expressionist
design, with a series of large precast concrete "shells",
each composed of sections of a sphere, forming the
roofs of the structure, set on a monumental podium.
After the 2,194th precast shell segment was installed in
1967 the second stage of the project was finished.
Examples
19. Examples
The Pierre, Washington
Ar. Olson Kundig
As a stunning example of how precast concrete
embraces nature, The Pierre is a private residence that
was built atop a natural stone deposit on the owner’s
property in Washington State.
20. Examples
Jubilee Church, Rome
Richard Meier & Partners
Made to resemble the sails of a ship, the arcs are
made from precast concrete.
Titanium dioxide was added to keep the church white
and designed in such a way to make the building itself
more energy efficient.
It also provides a way to clean the air that comes into
contact with the structure: when ultraviolet rays
interact with the titanium dioxide, a reaction occurs
that breaks down pollution in the air.
21. The Precast and the Cast-in-situ Concrete
Ease on
Casting
Is comparatively easy to manufacturing
by controlling the temperature, mixing
ratio.
Weather condition has no effect on
casting.
Has the difficulty on those aspects-
elements casting in advance, control
over the mixing
Delay on casting due to the weather
condition.
Maintaining of
the quality
Quality can be controlled and maintained
easily.
Not as simple in the maintenance
and quality control.
Precast and cast-in-situ concrete both are the product produced by casting concrete in a mould
or formwork cured to get the strength of RCC elements. But there are some
differences between them-
PRECAST CAST-IN-SITU
Definition
Cast into a specific shape at a location
other than building site like factories.
Casting into forms on the building
site.
22. PRECAST CAST-IN-SITU
Cost
Cheaper if large structures are to be
constructed.
It is cheaper for small structures.
The Precast and the Cast-in-situ Concrete
Requirement
of worker &
machinery
less labours but skilled and technical
contractor is required on the construction
site.
It requires heavy machinery and cranes
for installation.
More labours are required. Local
contractor can also build and no
requirements of such handling
equipment.
Considering
Strength
Becomes quick comparatively to get
installed and there is no waiting to gain
strength on the site.
Also high strength concrete can be
produced in industry.
Here the strength is depended on the
site condition, how much time is
being needed to make the perfect
concrete mixing.
24. PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
● High tensile stress-induced artificially on the
reinforcement bars of concrete before the
placement is called prestressed concrete.
● After completion of structure work, It helps
the concrete to detain the shrinkage crack
formation.
● A steel reinforcement is given tension upto
70% of its ultimate strength.
PRESTRESSED CONCRETE is of two types
mainly:
1. PRETENSION PRESTRESS
2. POST TENSION PRESTRESS
AFTER LOADING AND DEFLECTION
25. 1. PRETENSIONED PRECAST CONCRETE
● Concretes are casted on a steel strand that is
already applied tension to.
● Is done in factory: precasted hence should be
transported to the site.
● More reliable and durable compared to the cost
because requires no sheathing
● Minimum grade of concrete M30
26. ● Concretes are casted with a duct in between
through which steel strands are passed.
Tensioning is done later on.
● Can be done on site allowing much flexibility in
designing.
● Minimum grade of concrete used M40
2. POST TENSIONED PRECAST
CONCRETE
27. WHY PRESTRESSED CONCRETES ARE USED?
● Prestressing minimises the effect of cracks in
concrete elements by holding the concrete in
compression: if the member is subject to
overload, cracks, which may develop, will close
up on removal of the overload.
● The entire concrete cross-section of prestressed
concrete resists applied load. This is because the
concrete in tension zone does not suffer cracking
and hence it would take part in carrying loads.
● Prestressed concrete allows reduced beam depth
to span ratio
● Reduced self weight to strength ratio.
● Prestressed concrete is more economical when
spans are over 9 m (10 to 18m)
● The use of curved tendons and the pre-
compression of concrete helps to resist shear.
● Sizable liquid-retaining structure
28. DISADVANTAGES:
1. Prestressed concrete requires high-quality
dense concrete of high strength. Perfect quality
concrete in production, placement and
compaction is required.
2. It requires high tensile steel, which is 2.5 to 3.5
times costlier than mild steel.
3. Prestressing process requires complicated
tensioning equipment and anchoring devices.
4. Construction requires perfect supervision at all
stages of construction.
5. Prestressed concrete needs skilled labors.
29. ● First prestressed concrete beam used to built
3 span bridge
● Thirteen 160’ long girder beams of I cross
sections placed side by side
● These girder arrangements allowed for the 44
ft (13.4 m) wide roadway and two 9ft 3 in. (2.8
m) wide sidewalks making the bridge a total
of 63 ft 9.5 in
● These girders were prestressed by post-
tensioning four wire cables embedded in the
concrete (1951)
● Later on in 1990, reconstruction of the bridge
was done with using pretensioned girder
beams in the same alignment.
● Using precast system costed $700,000, 30
percent cheaper than a regular concrete arch
design.
Walnut Lane Memorial Bridge,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
F-WalnutLane-Nasser-Oct081.pdf (structuremag.org)
30. ● The girder beams have a
thickness of 30” at the
base but 51” at the slab
end.
● The depth of the beams
are 79” making the ratio of
span to depth almost 1/12
32. What is Prefabricated Construction?
● Prefabricated buildings, or prefabs, are buildings with components (walls, roof, and floor) that
are manufactured in a factory or manufacturing plant. These components can be fully or partially
assembled in a factory, then transferred to the site.
● Prefabrication is more efficient than conventional on-site
construction since manufacturing through a production line
is more controlled.
● Prefabricated buildings can be classified according to the
degree of construction. The different types of
constructions are component, panel, module, hybrid,
and complete buildings
33. Manufacturing and installation of Prefabricated Buildings
Design and Engineering:
The design of the building is created using Computer-
Aided Design (CAD) software, and then engineered to
ensure that the structure is stable and meets the
required safety standards.
Material Procurement:
Materials such as steel, wood, concrete, and
insulation are purchased and delivered to the factory
where the prefabricated building will be constructed.
Fabrication:
The building components are fabricated in a
controlled factory setting using specialized machinery
and tools. The process involves cutting, shaping, and
assembling the materials to form the various parts of
the building, such as walls, floors, and roofs.
34. Quality Control:
Quality checks are performed throughout the
manufacturing process to ensure that each
component meets the required standards for strength,
durability, and safety.
Transportation:
Once the components are complete, they are
transported to the final site for assembly. This is
typically done using trucks or shipping containers.
Assembly:
The prefabricated building is assembled on-site using
cranes and other heavy equipment. The components
are connected together using bolts and other
fasteners, and the building is then secured to the
foundation.
35. Components of Prefabricated Buildings
The various components of prefabricated buildings are engineered at a factory and delivered
to a location where they are assembled. Prefabricated buildings are a viable and reliable
alternative for creating work space, storage area, and flexible manufacturing facilities. The
components of prefabricated buildings include framing, secondary supports, wall and roof
panels, door and window frames, fasteners, and sheeting and insulation.
36. Prefabricated Panels
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs):
This type of panel consists of two structural facings with a layer of insulating
material sandwiched in-between.
Insulated Precast Concrete Panels:
The construction of insulated precast concrete panels is similar to SIPs, where
two structural facings bound an insulating material. In this type, the facings are
concrete layers, called wythes,
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs):
This type of panel uses rigid insulating materials as permanent formworks for
creating reinforced concrete walls.
Timber Frame Panels:
These types of prefabricated panels are timber stud walls with plywood or
proprietary facings attached to either side of the walls. Insulating materials are
then fitted with insulation.
Lightweight Steel Frame Panels:
The main load-bearing members' studs are made of cold-formed steel, usually
C-sections. They are assembled by welding, bolting, or other fastening
methods. Facings and insulation materials such as gypsum board, stone wool,
oriented strand brands (OSB), and expanded polystyrene foams (EPS) are
added.
37. Four-sided Modules:
This type of module is manufactured with four closed sides creating a
cellular space. The panel frames are load-bearing can transfer both
vertical and lateral loads. The maximum height for this form is typically
6 to 10 stories,
Partially Open-sided Modules:
This module consists of one or more walls made up of an assembly of
panels that do not completely span the entirety of the wall. The
partitions are open, serving as accessways or corridors connecting
adjacent modules.
Open-sided Modules:
This module consists of one or two sides that are designed to be fully
open. The long sides are usually removed so that a larger space can be
created by attaching to other adjacent open-sided modules.
.
Prefabricated Modules
Prefabricated modules are three-dimensional in construction. Several modules are
placed adjacent or on top of each other, forming the whole building.
38. Modules Supported by Primary Structure:
In this type of module, an external steel structural
frame is added to support and transfer loads. The
external structure can provide open spaces at or
below ground levels while the modules are stacked
above
Hybrid Prefab Systems
Hybrid prefab systems utilize both three- and two-
dimensional components from modular and panel
systems to create a whole or a part of a building. This
type can also be referred to as mixed modular and
panel systems
Complete Buildings
These types are stand-alone modules or buildings.
Complete buildings are delivered and installed at the
site with prepared foundations
39. Unique Types of Prefabricated Buildings
Quonset Huts
Quonset huts are made from steel alloys and are known as arch steel
buildings because of their dome shape. Of the many varieties of
prefabricated buildings, Quonset huts are affordable, have low maintenance,
and can withstand all types of weather conditions and earthquakes,
Fiberglass Prefabricated Buildings
Fiberglass is used as a building material for prefabricated buildings due to its
lightweight and durability. It is a mold-free and rust-free material that can
be used for outdoor structures without being damaged by water or the build-
up of moisture due to its tightly sealed structure.
Temporary Prefabricated Buildings
Prefabricated buildings can be used as temporary relocatable buildings that
are used indoors or outdoors. They have a panel-type construction with a
frame made of steel or aluminum with a roof. The walls of shelters can be
made of several types of materials, including fiberglass, glass, and polyvinyl
chloride (PVC).
40. Prefabricated Buildings in Context of Present and Future Architecture
● Prefabs are suited Advanced construction systems
and ROD(Robot Oriented Design) and automated
Construction Factories like kajima(AMURAD),
oBAYASHI all use prefabricated elements
● Economic , Time efficient construction is a vital
side of prefabrication Temporary construction
is economic and profitable due the recycling
factor of prefabs
● Reconstruction of partially or fully damaged
buildings are possible in short period of time
41. WZMH Develops Modular System to Save Partially or Fully
Destroyed Structures
WZMH Architects developed a prefabricated- modular system for
salvaging thousands of structures across Ukraine that have been
partially or fully destroyed during the war. This system aims to
integrate building technology into new buildings to create more
sustainable communities.
42. The ZHA-EAA tents are designed to take advantage of natural daylight and protect
against the weather. The structures are modular, and easy to transport, assemble and
disassemble in various locations. They also contain upcycled and recycled elements.
43. These houses can be purchased in kits of parts at markets in
Bangladesh (Haimchar and Char Bhairabi) are easy to assemble
and disassemble, making them ideal for building on areas that
are likely to be flooded.
In the research, three vernacular houses that we made in Dohar
as flat pack system and shipped to Sharjah. Three architects
from Bangladesh went there with a carpenter and assembled
three houses in 15 days.
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44. Benefits of Using Prefabricated Buildings
● Faster On-site Construction
● Resistance to Uncontrollable Factors
● Higher Quality and Consistency
● Time and Efficiency
● Reusability and Disassembly
● Environmentally Friendly Materials
● Improved Worker Safety
● Performance and Lifespan Inspection
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