Syllabus - Precast & Modular Construction (CE 603(B))

Introduction-Need for prefabrication – Principles – Materials – Modular coordination – Standardization –Systems – Production – Transportation – Erection.

Prefabricated components-Behavior of structural components – Large panel constructions – Construction of roof and floor slabs – Wall panels – Columns – Shear walls

DESIGN PRINCIPLES Disuniting of structures- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used – Problems in design because of joint flexibility – Allowance for joint deformation.

Joints in Structural Members-Joints for different structural connections – Dimensions and detailing – Design of expansion joints

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