Course Code CE324

Course Category Open Elective

Course Title Design of Precast Components
Teaching Scheme and Credits L T Laboratory Credits
Weekly load hrs 3 -- -- 2
Pre-requisites: Structural Analysis ,Concrete Technology, Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

Course Objectives:
1. Knowledge (i) Composite materials
(ii) Precast components
2. Skills (i) Behavior of composite material
(ii) Strength through shape
3. Attitude (i)
(ii)
Course Outcomes
Students on successfully completing the course will be able to:
1. Know the materials, transportation methods and applications of precast components.
2. Design different types of precast components like floor slabs, walls, beams and columns.
3. Apply knowledge of ferrocrete structures based on the concept of strength through shape.
4. Apply the best possible method for strengthening of joints of precast structures.
Course Contents:
Introduction :
History and development of Precast concrete construction, advantages and disadvantages of
precast concrete construction, different types of units involved in general building construction, their
general principles of design; mechanical handling of large projects like stadium, bridges, self
compacting concrete, grout, reinforcement and structural welded wire cages, requirements of
industrialized buildings, influence of manufacture, transport and erection technologies on design
solution (Modular and Tilt-Up), expansion and contraction joints.

Ferrocement :
Definition, basic concept like bond increase, comparison with concretes like RCC, prestressed, fiber
reinforced, polymer concretes, composition of ferrocement, ferrocement as a substitute for
conventional building materials, typical characteristics and their applications, ferrocement as
material of construction, properties and specifications of raw materials, proportioning of cement
mortar, job requirements of required skills, tools and plants. Importance of ferrocement for
precasting. Methods of precasting.

Prefabricated Components and Its Behaviour :

Design of precast concrete components and behaviour of structural components, construction of roof
and floor slabs, wall panels, beams, columns, shear walls. Design for flexure: Strength design (Depth
of stress block, Flanged elements, Strength reduction factor, Limitations on reinforcement,
Critical sections), Service load design. Design for shear: horizontal and vertical shear resistance.
Design of Ferrocrete Structures :
Design, analysis and optimization, Special design considerations, Typical features of ferrocrete
affecting design, Design criteria, Rational method of design ferrocrete structure. Design of precast
elements. Ferrocement precast walling and flooring panels. Strength through shape, Shape and
form of a structure, various structural forms and their behaviour, Comparative study of various
forms, Hydraulic structures, Water retaining structures, Storage tanks of various types. Structures
across streams. Ferrocement large size special purpose structures. Space structures like shells,
pyramids, domes corrugated catenaries
Joints and Connections :
Joints and connections in precast construction; classification and their requirements. Design of
Concrete bracket and corbels; Cantilever beam-design method, Strut-and-tie method, Introduction to
Hanger Connections. Design of bearing pads, column bases and moment connections. Typical
connection designs for lateral load resisting systems. Joints in precast ferrocement elements.

Learning Resources: E-Learning, Web Resources, Site Visits, Visits to industrial structures.

Reference Books:
1. Ferrocement and laminated cementitious composites--- A E Naaman.: Techno-press, Ann
Arbor, Michigan, U S A.
2. PCI Design Handbook – Precast and Prestressed Concrete (6th Edition), ISBN – 0- 937040-71-1.
3. Ferrocement Construction Mannual-Dr. D.B.Divekar-1030,Shivaji Nagar,Model Colony,
Pune
4. Structural design manual, Precast concrete connection details, Society for the studies in
the use of precast concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 1978.
5. Ferrocement--- B R Paul and R P Pama. Published by International Ferrocement
Information Centre. A.I.T.Bangkok, Thailand.
6. Ferrocement- Materials and applications-- Publication SP 61, A C I Detroit. U S A
7. Ferrocement code -ACI 549.1R
Web Resources:
Weblinks: www.steelconstruction.info, www.slideshare.net,
www.accessengineeringlibrary.com
MOOCs: Online courses for self-learning
Pedagogy: PPT, Video, Co-Teaching , Group Activity, Mini Projects, Group Discussions

Assessment Scheme:
Class Continuous Assessment (CCA) (with % weights)
Laboratory Continuous Assessment (LCA) (with % weights)
Term End Examination : (with % weights)
Assignments Test Presentations Case study MCQ Oral Any other
10(20%) 10(20%) 10(20%) 10(20%) 10(20%)
Practical Oral based on Site Visit Mini Problem Any other
practical Project based
Learning
Syllabus :
Module Workload in Hrs
Contents
No. Theory Lab Assess
Introduction :
History and development of Precast concrete construction,
advantages and disadvantages of precast concrete construction,
1 different types of units involved in general building construction, 6
their general principles of design; mechanical handling of large
projects like stadium, bridges, self compacting concrete, grout,
reinforcement and structural welded wire cages, requirements of
industrialized buildings, influence of manufacture, transport and
erection technologies on design solution (Modular and Tilt-Up).
Ferrocement :
Definition, basic concept like bond increase, comparison with
concretes like RCC, prestressed, fiber reinforced, polymer
2 6
concretes, composition of ferrocement, ferrocement as a
substitute for conventional building materials, typical
characteristics and their applications, ferrocement as material of
construction, properties and specifications of raw materials,
proportioning of cement mortar, job requirements of required
skills, tools and plants. Importance of ferrocement for precasting.
Prefabricated Components and Its Behaviour :
Design of precast concrete components and behaviour of
structural components, construction of roof and floor slabs, wall
3 panels, beams, columns, shear walls. Design for flexure, strength 6
design (depth of stress block, flanged elements, strength
reduction factor, limitations on reinforcement, critical sections),
service load design. Design for shear.
Design of Ferrocrete Structures :
Design, analysis and optimization, special design considerations,
typical features of ferrocrete affecting design, design criteria,
4 rational method of design ferrocrete structure, strength through 6
shape, shape and form of a structure, various structural forms and
their behaviour, hydraulic structures, water retaining structures,
storage tanks of various types, structures across streams.
Joints and Connections :
Joints and connections in precast construction; classification and
their requirements, design of concrete bracket and corbels;
5 6
cantilever beam-design method, strut-and-tie method,
introduction to hanger connections, design of bearing pads,
column bases and moment connections.
Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. M. S. Kulkarni Prof. Dr. M. S. Kulkarni Dr. L. K. Kshirsagar
HOS, HOS, Dean,
School of Civil Engineering, School of Civil Engineering, MIT-WPU
MIT-WPU MIT-WPU