This comprehensive course on the construction of precast systems covers all essential aspects, starting with an introduction to types of precast systems and their production processes. It delves into the creation of design and shop drawings, the preparation of moulds, and good casting practices. It also addresses the various methods of casting, concreting, and curing, followed by demoulding and inspection procedures. The course further explores the storage, delivery, handling, and erection of precast components, including quality inspection and tolerances. Preventive measures are discussed, focusing on testing requirements, water tightness, temporary supports, and MEP-related issues, alongside common defects and remedies. Lastly, the course covers design basis criteria, including geometric parameters, occupancy, location-specific factors, material specifications, analysis tools, and load considerations, encompassing gravity loads, seismic parameters, wind loads, and load combinations.
Target Learners:
 Undergraduate students of Civil Engineering
 Post-Graduate Students of Geotechnical Engineering
 Practicing Engineers in Pile Construction based projects.
 Faculties of Civil Engineering Domain
Pre-requisites:
 Analytical skill for determinate & indeterminate structures and design knowledge of reinforced concrete members
 Exposure to codes and standards (Indian standard codes for concrete, wind and earthquake design)
Overview
Syllabus
- Plant and Production
- This module introduces the precast system, detailing its types, processes, and the critical stages of production from initial design to shop drawings, casting, and curing, emphasizing best practices and quality control.
- Storage, Delivery, Handling, Erection and Quality Inspection
- This module covers the logistical aspects of precast elements, including storage, delivery, handling, and the erection process, focusing on equipment and techniques for safe and efficient installation.
- Preventive Measures
- This module addresses preventive measures during precast construction, covering testing requirements, water tightness, temporary supports, MEP integration, and measures against progressive collapse and common defects.
- Design Basis Criteria, Loads and Load Combinations
- This module focuses on the design basis criteria for precast structures, including geometric parameters, occupancy considerations, location-specific factors, material specifications, and load combinations for gravity, seismic, and wind loads.
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