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by
K. Rajasekhar Reddy
III/IV B.Tech (Civil)
C.M.R.C.E.T, Medchel,
Hyderabad
Cell: 9493519101
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K.Sidhartha
From
VIGNAN’S ENGINEERING COLLEGE,
GUNTUR
ABSTRACT:
Structural precast concrete units are used to form the structural system of a building.
These include columns, beams, girders, floor and roof slabs, and exterior and interior wall
panels. They are cast under factory – controlled conditions and moved to the job site
Precast concrete as a structural engineered stone offers new possibilities in expressing the
intrinsic qualities of the raw materials – cement, aggregates and pigment. Here the material’s
plastic form, the choice and range of colours, combined with surface texturing and profiling
gives scope and great opportunity to design with freedom and imagination. The surface can be
finished with an acid-etch, grit blast, mechanical abrasion or diamond polishing to give it a
terrazzo like appearance
INTRODUCTION:
Precast Concrete is a construction
product produced by casting concrete in a
reusable mould or "form" which is then cured
in a controlled environment, transported to the
construction site and lifted into place. In
contrast, standard concrete is poured into site-
specific forms and cured on site. Precast stone
is distinguished from precast concrete by using
a fine aggregate in the mixture so the final
product approaches the appearance of naturally
occurring rock or stone.
Structural Components
• Precast Foundation
• Precast Beams & Columns
• Precast Building System
Precast Foundation
To enhance strength and durability, they are manufactured with steel-reinforced
concrete studs, rigid insulation(optional), a reinforced top and bottom bond
(footer) beam and a 2-inch thick concrete facing
3. Rigging
• Refers to the equipment, cables, slings, and other hoisting equipment used to lift
the precast units into place. This is the work of specialists.
• Prestressed members must never be lifted by their center only, and they should
not be lifted or stored upside down. They must be kept in the upright position in
which they will be installed. If lifting devices are not in the member, it can
usually be safely lifted by slings placed near each end.
5. Framing Plan
• The specific way these are drawn varies but the information shown is consistent.
Single or double tees also are often used for floor decking. Double tees are
preferred to single tees because they do not require bracing during erection.
• Some buildings use precast structural walls instead of columns. These are erected
on foundations and braced until members abutting them in place.
• If precast exterior wall panels are used to enclose the building, they are lifted in
place and secured to the structural frame.
CONCLUSION
• Pre-fabrication has a great potential to respond to new market demands. Possible solution
lie not only within the classical advantages related to working conditions, technology &
speed of construction, but also in new developments of materials such as high
performances & self-compacting concrete, buildings system such as mixed structures,
manufacturing technology, automation, service integrated products & others