PREFABRICATION

BASIC MODULE The fundamental module used in modular co-ordination, the size of which is selected for general application to building and its components. The value of the basic module has been chosen as 100 mm for the maximum flexibility and convenience. The symbol for the basic module is M. COMPONENTS A building product formed as a distinct unit having specified sizes in three dimensions. COMPOSITE AND MIXED CONSTRUCTION Construction involving two or more components, such as, prefabricated structural units of steel, prestressed concrete or reinforced concrete and cast in-situ concrete, timber, masonry in brickwork and blockwork, glass and glazing connected together in such a manner that they act integrally.

MODULAR CO-ORDINATION Dimensional co-ordination employing the basic module or a multimodule. MODULAR GRID A rectangular coordinate reference system in which the distance between consecutive lines is the basic module or a multimodule. MULTI-MODULE A module whose size is a selected multiple of the basic module PREFABRICARTION Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a structure in a factory or other manufacturing site, and transporting complete assemblies or sub-assemblies to the construction site where the structure is to be located. The term is used to distinguish this process from the more conventional construction practice of transporting the basic materials to the construction site where all assembly is carried out.

Prefabricated construction is a new technique and is desirable for large scale housing programmes, yet this has to take a firm hold in the country. This type of construction serves the followings aims: Prefabrication is used to effect economy in cost. This result in improvement in quality because components can be manufactured under controlled conditions. The speed of construction is increased since no curing period is necessary. Prefabrication helps in the use of locally available materials with required characteristics like light-weight; easy workability, thermal insulation, non-combustibility, etc. effect economy and improve quality.
MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION While choosing the materials for prefabrication, the following special characteristics are to be considered: Easy availability; Light weight for easy handling and transport, and to economise on sections and sizes of foundations ; Thermal insulation property ; Easy workability ; Durability in all weather conditions ; Non-combustibility ; Economy in cost, and Sound insulation. The material used on prefabricated components can b various and the modern trend is to use concrete, steel, treated wood, aluminum, cellular concrete, light weight concrete elements, ceramic products, etc. However, this chapter pertains to prefabricated concrete elements.

PREFABRICATED CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

CONCEPTUALLY PREFABRICATED SYSTEM CAN BE CATEGORIZEDAS OPEN SYSTEMS MEKANO SYSTEMS IN PRACTICAL DIMENSION, PREFABRICATED SYSTEMS CAN BE CATEGORIZED AS SKELETON SYSTEMS PANEL SYSTEMS CELLULAR SYSTEMS COMBINED SYSTEMS

TYPES OF SKELETON SYSTEM COLUMN, BEAM AND SLAB SYSTEM

COLUMN AND SLAB SYSTEMS FRAME SYSTEMS H FORMED FRAMES T FORMED FRAMES OTHER TYPES OF FRAME For a moment resisting frame, lateral loads are carried by classic frame action. For pin-jointed frames, shear walls, stair or lift shafts acting as shear resisting elements carry lateral loads. Floor systems are again designed to act as horizontal diaphragms to transfer horizontal loads to the shear walls.