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    VELALAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

    Thindal, Erode -12.


    Department of Civil Engineering
    16CEE11 - PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
    Question bank

    Unit III
    DESIGN PRINCILES
    1. Write short notes on disuniting of structures?
    In prefabrication many elements of prefabricated are assembled (or) united (or) jointed to
    form a single structures.
    The solution of problems connected with transportation and placing of structures demans,
    as a rule their disuniting into smaller members.

    2. Why disuniting of structures is necessary in the prefabricated structures?


    The solution of problems connected with transportation and placing of structures demans, as
    a rule their disuniting into smaller members.
    (or)
    The problem in prefabrication is the transportation. To avoid this problem of
    transportation,the structure is disunited or separated into smaller elements, so that the
    transportation becomes very easy.

    3. Write the advantages of disuniting of structures?


     Easy to transport the members from casting yard to site.
     Ease in placing in required position.
     In some cases the number of joints is reduced.
     Failure at joints is minimum.
     This disuniting method is suitable for site prefabrication.
     Transportation cost for many elements to the site is reduced.

    4. Write the disadvantages of disuniting of structures?


     The identifying joint location is a problem in disuniting the structures
     In frames it is easy to disunite at corners but it is the point of maximum bending
    moments.
     The lifting (or) hoisting of the entire frame is more difficult.
     Transportation of the entire frame from the plant is difficult.
     Transport cost is high to transport of entire frame.
     Proper lifting lug needs to be designed.

    5. How can we classify the prefabrication principles?


    Prefabricates are classified as homogeneous and composite based on the number of different
    material used in fabrication.
    6. Mention the design cross section in prefabrication?
    The cross section of precast reinforced concrete structure is normally having the
    following.
     Tee section
     I section
     U (or) V section

    7. Write the classification of homogeneous prefabrication?


    The homogeneous unity may be classified into three types.
     Hollow
     Solid
     Ribbed

    8. Write the classification of composite prefabrication?


    The composite unit may be classified into three types.
     Cored
     Solid
     Ribbed

    9. How does the material used in construction affect the design of element?
    The materials for the construction are classified as homogeneous and compositre based on the
    number of different material used in prefabrication.

    10. Define joint deformation?


    In prefabrication the structure is disunited, joints in the structure of disunited members are
    flexible so some deformations is allowed at the joints. Joints deformation refers to have the joint
    behaves in regard to the far field stresses.
    (or)
    Various structural elements are made in the plant or prefabricated when these elements in their
    site there may be joint deformation to take it workout deformation.
    11. Mention some important requirements of joint flexibility?
     The construction of joint should be easy.
     The joint should require little material.
     Joint should not consume more labour.
     Less labour is to be required.
     The cost should be minimum.

    12. Distinguish between rigid and hinged joint with reference to prefabrication?
    The rigid joints are of adequate (sufficient) strength,in addition to bearing of tensile,
    compressive and shear force and for resisting bending moment.
    The hinge joint is those which can transmit force passing through the hinge itself allow
    sudden motion and rotation.

    13. Write the system consisting of linear member disunited at joint?


    Advantage:
    Disunity at joint gives the linear member system in prefabrication.
    By using this system, auxiliary scaffolding is not necessary and the hoisting process is as a
    rule very simple.

    Disadvantage:
    Joints are at corners i.e. at points of maximum moment values, so forming the joint is difficult.
    Joints must be over dimensioned to cope with insitu concreting. And one alternate solution to
    replace moment resistant joints by hinged connection.

    14. What do you mean by joint flexibility?


    Joints that hold two parts together so that, one can swing relative to other other is called joint
    flexibility. For Example - While disuniting structures, the members is designed as semi rigid frame,
    in which the columns and beams are connected in such a way that there is some flexibility at the
    joints.
    Part - B
    1. Elaborate the steps involved in the process of disuniting of prefabricated structures along with
    the merits and demerits. What are the precautions taken during disuniting of structures? (16)
    2. Write in detail about the design of cross section based on efficiency of the material.(16)
    3. Explain the salient features of joint flexibility. Discuss its importance.
    (or)
    Explain the problems involved in design because of joint flexibility. Discuss with regard to
    various locations. (16)

    4. What is allowance for joint deformation? Explain problems in detail.


    (or)
    Why should we give allowance for joint deformation? Explain in detail.
    5. Write the problems involved in precast members.

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