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5 Precast
5 Precast
1. INTRODUCTION
? The use of tools, machinery, and other equipment, usually automated, in the
production of standard, interchangeable parts and products
? Plant casting allows increased efficiency, high quality control and greater
control
on finishes..
? Large-panel systems
? Frame systems
? Slab-column systems with walls
? Mixed systems
? Cross-wall systems
? Two-way systems
Structural Engineering & Geospatial Consultants
1. 1. 2 FRAME SYSTEMS
These systems rely on shear walls to sustain lateral load effects, whereas
the slab-column
structure resists mainly gravity loads. There are two main systems in this
category:
2.
Precast concrete Stairs Uniquely shaped structural elements for a sports stadium
The design concept of the precast buildings is based on the buildability, economy
and standardization of precast components.
Structural Engineering & Geospatial Consultants
When precast members are incorporated into a structural system, the forces
and deformations occurring in and adjacent to connections (in adjoining members and
in the entire structure) should be considered. The structural behavior of precast
elements may differ substantially from that of similar members that are
monolithically cast in place. Design of connections to transmit forces due to
shrinkage, creep, temperature change, elastic deformation, wind forces, and
earthquake forces require special attention. Details of such connections are
especially important to insure adequate performance of precast structures.
Precast concrete structure consisting of solid wall panels and hollow core slabs.
It is noticed that large panel construction performs better than frame system.
Information, pictures, photographs etc of the paper have been taken from
www.bca.gov.sg/publications/BuildabilitySeries/others/bsl_cp3.pdf www.cpci.ca
Precast industrial buildings detailing manual by National Precast Concrete
Association Australia
www.world-housing.net/uploads/precast__concrete.pdf