CE8022 Prefabricated Structures Syllabus:

CE8022 Prefabricated Structures Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2017

OBJECTIVE:

• To impart knowledge to students on modular construction, industrialised construction and design of prefabricated elements and construction methods.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Need for prefabrication – Principles of prefabrication – Modular coordination – Standarization – Materials – Systems – Production – Transportation – Erection.

UNIT II PREFABRICATED COMPONENTS

Behaviour and types of structural components – Large panel systems – roof and floor slabs – Walls panels – Beams – Columns – Shear walls

UNIT III DESIGN PRINCIPLES

Design philosophy- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used – Problems in design because of joint flexibility – Allowance for joint deformation – Demountable precast concrete systems.

UNIT IV JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS

Types of Joints – based on action of forces – compression joints – shear joints – tension joints – based on function – construction, contraction, expansion. Design of expansion joints – Dimensions and detailing – Types of sealants – Types of structural connections – Beam to Column – Column to Column – Beam to Beam – Column to foundation.

UNIT V DESIGN FOR ABNORMAL LOADS

Progressive collapse – Codal provisions – Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal effects such as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., – Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse.

TEXT BOOKS:

1. Bruggeling A.S. G and Huyghe G.F. “Prefabrication with Concrete”, A.A. Balkema Publishers,USA,1991.
2. Lewitt,M. ” Precast Concrete- Materials, Manufacture, Properties And Usage”, Applied Science Publishers , London And New Jersey, 1982.
3. Bachmann, H. and Steinle, A. “Precast Concrete Structures”, Ernst & Sohn, Berlin, 2011.

REFERENCES:

1. Koncz T., “Manual of precast concrete construction”, Vol. I, II and III, Bauverlag, GMBH, 1976.
2. “Handbook on Precast Concrete Buildings”, Indian Concrete Institute, 2016.
3. “Structural design manual”, Precast concrete connection details, Society for the studies in the use of precast concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 2009.