MTech Prefabricated Structures syllabus for 2 Sem 2020 scheme 20CIM23

Module-1 Basic Definitions 0 hours

Basic Definitions -

Types of prefabrication - prefabrication systems and structural schemes-Prefabricated Elements – columns, beams, floor, roof, footing and wall panels.

 

SDA:

Group activity - Prepare simple models on elements like slab, beam, and column to understand their behavior in prefab structures.

Module-2 Functional Design Principles 0 hours

Functional Design Principles:

Modular coordination – Standardization - Disuniting, Diversity of prefabricates – Material properties - Production – Transportation – Erection - Codal provisions - Lateral load resistance - Location and types of shear walls.

 

SDA:

Prepare simple building plan (prefab structure) using modular coordinate system.

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Module-3 Precast concrete Floors 0 hours

Precast concrete Floors:

Types of floor slabs – flooring arrangements, limit state Serviceability – Deflection, limit state of flexure- Ultimate strength calculations in shear and flexure.

 

SDA:

Prepare detailing of conventional slab, flat slab using appropriate tools.

Module-4 Precast concrete Beams 0 hours

Precast concrete Beams:

Introduction - Types of beams – non composite and composite beams - design and detailing of R C precast non composite beams. Walls: Types of wall panels - load bearing wall- stability of wall panels – construction procedure of pre-cast walls. Different Types of joints-their behavior and design – Leak prevention, Joint sealants.

SDA:

Prepare the detailing of conventional beams and column manually through sketches/appropriate software tools.

Module-5 Components of Industrial Building 0 hours

Components of Industrial Building (Single-Storey) -

Purlins, Principle Rafter, Roof Truss, Gantry Girders, Corbel, Column, Bracings. Precast Reinforced Concrete Truss – General, Requirement for Design of Truss, Reinforcement as per IS: 3201-1988, Construction Sequence. Purlins – Design Procedure only. Pre – Cast Columns – Design Procedure only. Corbel- General Consideration as per IS-456:2000, Initial Dimensioning of Corbels as per BS 8110, Design of Corbel - Step by Step Procedure as per BS 8110. SDA: Visit to nearby site or pre-cast plant.

 

Course outcomes:

After studying this course, students will be able to:

  • Distinguish pre-engineered buildings from conventional units.
  • Understand general principles of pre-fabrication.
  • Plan simple buildings using various types of prefabricated elements.
  • Design simple prefabricated elements.
  • Outline the various phases involved in precast/pre-fabricated technology.

 

Graduate Attributes (as per NBA)

  • Scholarship of Knowledge.
  • Problem Analysis.
  • Design / development of solutions (partly).
  • Ethical practices and social responsibility

 

Text Books:

1. Hass, A.M. “Precast concrete design and Applications”, Applied Science Publishers, 1983.

2. “Handbook on Precast concrete for buildings”, ICI Bulletin 02, Indian Concrete Institute, 2016.

 

References

1. “National Building Code of India”, BIS, New Delhi, 2016.

2. Kim S Elliott, "Precast concrete structures", Butterworth Heinemann Publications, ISBN-0750650842, 2002.

3. Hubert Bachmann and Alfred Steinle, “Precast Concrete Structures”, Berlin: Ernst & Sohn, ISBN: 978-3433029602, 2011.

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