Unit1
Introduction to Precast and its elements:
Introduction – current scenario and constraints, the difference between precast vs conventional construction methods, needs, types, features, Advantages (for owners, architects, engineers, contractors, end users) and Limitations, Residential, Commercial & Industrial Applications of precast, Materials used, Code provisions and clauses.
Major elements (Beam, slab, wall, column, foundation, staircase, roof elements, façade) : Classification, Types and shapes, selection, application, erection, advantages, Infra works -Pipes & drains, duct bank, baggage handling tunnel, culvert and sleeper, facia element, pavement and channel.
Precast Structural System, Production, Storage and Logistics:
Structural System: Skeletal System, Portal Frame system, Large Panel system, Cell Block system and hollow block system, Guide lines of selection – Residential & office buildings, Industrial Buildings, Commercial buildings, Structural Stability and Structural Behaviour
Plant and Production: Introduction -Types & Process, Production – Design and shop drawings, check lists, Moulding, Casting and its types, Concreting, Curing, Demoulding and inspection.
Storage, Delivery, Handling- introduction and types of equipment, lifting devices, Erection and installation – Horizontal components, vertical components, special elements, Quality Inspection and Tolerance
Unit2
Modelling, Analysis and design of Wall system
Design Basis Criteria: Geometric parameters and Occupancy, Location and Associated Parameters, Systems and material specifications, analysis tools, Loads and Load Combinations – gravity loads, lateral loads ( seismic and wind). Using commercially available software, Modelling, Analysis and Design of structural elements for RC Wall system: Design of RC wall, beam, slab & staircase, Design for stripping, stacking, transportation and erection for all elements.
Unit3
Joints Connections for RC Wall system, Modelling, Analysis, Design of the Frame system:
Joints connections for RC wall system – Wall to foundation, wall to wall horizontal connection, wall to wall vertical
connection, beam to wall connection, beam to beam connection, slab to wall – progressive collapse, diaphragm action & slab to beam connection, staircase to beam or wall connection.
Modelling, Analysis and design for Frame system and its connections: Using commercially available Modelling, Analysis and Design for frame system (foundation, column, beam, slab etc.)
Prestressed concrete and Preventive Measures and case studies
Prestressed Concrete, Various types of slab design and its check, Slab to beam connection
Preventive Measures – Testing requirements, water tightness, temporary supports, MEP-related preventive measures, progressive collapse – introduction and design, common defects and remedies Case Studies – Residential Project, Commercial Project