Overview
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The "Precast Structural System" course offers a comprehensive exploration of precast elements in modern construction, covering everything from fundamental concepts to advanced design and implementation techniques. Precast construction, characterized by manufacturing structural components off-site under controlled conditions, represents a paradigm shift from traditional cast-in-situ methods.
The 'Precast Structural System' course offers a comprehensive exploration of modern construction techniques through precast elements. Participants will delve into the advantages of precast over traditional cast-in-situ methods, covering needs, types, and features across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Detailed modules focus on major elements such as beams, slabs, columns, walls, and foundations, emphasizing their classification, production processes, and structural integration. Sessions using software like ETABS and SAFE explore modeling, analysis, and design considerations, ensuring compliance with design codes and optimal structural performance. Additionally, the course addresses construction phases from plant production to quality inspection, emphasizing preventive measures and design criteria for loads and prestressed concrete systems. By the end, participants will be equipped with the skills to implement efficient and sustainable precast solutions in construction projects.
Syllabus
Course 1: Precast Elements
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on Precast Elements provides a comprehensive overview of precast concrete technology, highlighting its ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Construction of Precast System
- Offered by L&T EduTech. This comprehensive course on the construction of precast systems covers all essential aspects, starting with an ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Design of Precast System
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Design of Precast Systems" provides comprehensive training in the modeling, analysis, and design of ... Enroll for free.
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on Precast Elements provides a comprehensive overview of precast concrete technology, highlighting its ... Enroll for free.
Course 2: Construction of Precast System
- Offered by L&T EduTech. This comprehensive course on the construction of precast systems covers all essential aspects, starting with an ... Enroll for free.
Course 3: Design of Precast System
- Offered by L&T EduTech. The course on "Design of Precast Systems" provides comprehensive training in the modeling, analysis, and design of ... Enroll for free.
Courses
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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)
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The course on "Design of Precast Systems" provides comprehensive training in the modeling, analysis, and design of precast reinforced concrete (RC) structures using advanced software tools such as ETABS and SAFE. It covers various aspects from initial modeling to detailed design considerations, focusing on efficient construction methods and structural integrity. 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)
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The course on Precast Elements provides a comprehensive overview of precast concrete technology, highlighting its advantages over traditional cast-in-situ methods. It covers the fundamental concepts, major components, and structural systems used in precast construction, emphasizing its applications in residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Participants will learn about the classification, types, and erection of beams, slabs, columns, and walls, as well as the use of precast elements in infrastructure works. The course also addresses guidelines for selecting precast elements for different building types and explores the principles of structural stability and behavior, preparing learners to effectively implement precast solutions in various construction scenarios. 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)
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