L1-Precast Concrete Structures
L1-Precast Concrete Structures
L1-Precast Concrete Structures
The more the components the easier the coordination and with a better
possibility of cutting down time & cost ie economies of scale.
PCS: Advantages
Standardisation Units-Speed
2. Frame Systems
4. Mixed Systems
1. Large Panel Systems
1. Large Panel Systems
Visually ~ this method of construction appears to be like the staking of
cardboards, or playing cards, or even, toy blocks.
Its Characteristics.
These panels form a box like structure enclose designated spaces for the
rooms within a building. When joined together, these horizontal panels act
as diaphragms, transferring lateral & vertical forces loads via the other panel
components down to the ground.
The frame forms the superstructure for all other structural components to be
fixed to.
Characterised by...
A. Lift-Slab System
Based on the structural aspects of the systems, IBS can be divided into five common types
b. Formwork System.
c. Blockwork System.
e. Timber Frame System
These are panel boards used for/at walls, roof, floor etc whilst still adopting the conventional superstructures
namely timber, steel & concrete.
Installation/Assembly Of Precast Concrete Elements
All these components & elements are of not much use if they are not
given due consideration of component/modular connection methods,
as these are essential & vital aspects for all precast constructions as it
determines the performance of the system, among others:-
a. Fixing
The point of fixing of these panelled parts are its weakest, thus needs
proper & adequate attention for good performance.
Each and every panel has a specific location during installation, thus
during the process of assembly, it needs to be put-in-place. More
importantly, prior to completion, the panels need to be held-in-place.
This is, most often, either done by pre-designing the parts or
providing starter bars or stayers
Fixing
Possible Impacts (Precast Methods of Construction)
b. Sturdiness
The entire assembly of walls needs to be sturdy enough to be able to stand on its own. For
the system to ‘work’, each and every connection of the panels is very much dependent
upon each other ie to keep it sturdy.
c. Strength
When the panels are fixed, the structure needs to ‘act’ as 1. Commonly, a precast panels
system adopts the concept of Loadbearing! All forces/loads are shared and brought down
to the ground as a whole or partially(portion) of the elements/components.
d. Weatherproofing...etc
Upon locating the starter bars/dowels into the allowed receptors/holes, the
column is then checked for verticality, before fixing (nuts/bolts or weilding).
Slab To Beam Connection
The slabs are placed at the sides of the beam leaving
the beams top reinforcement bars exposed.
Note
The beam sits on the corbel and is held in place by a
web plate (pin jointed)
Slab To Beam Connection
For continuation of the structure, ie securing both elements of structure, starter reinforcement
bars are placed(from 1 slab to the other through the beams rebar.
However, due to design(need for better rigidity &/@ strength) these can be
differently detailed allowing fusion of the 2 elements of structure