[vikash]

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology M.E. - Structural Engineering SCIA7017 Prefabricated Structures Syllabus

SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

SCIA7017 PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES
L T P Credits Total Marks
3 0 0 3 100

UNIT 1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF FABRICATION 9 Hrs.
Comparison with monolithic construction – Types of prefabrication – site and plant prefabrication - Economy of
prefabrication – Modular coordination – Standardization – Planning for Components of prefabricated structures – Disuniting
of structures – Design of simple rectangular beams and I beams – Handling and erection stresses – Elimination of erection
stresses – Beams, columns - Symmetrical frames.

UNIT 2 PREFABRICATED ELEMENTS 9 Hrs.
Roof and floor panels, ribbed floor panels – wall panels – footings – Joints for different structural connections – Effective
sealing of joints for water proofing – Provisions for non-structural fastenings – Expansion joints in pre-cast construction.

UNIT 3 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY 9 Hrs.
Choice of production setup – Manufacturing methods – Stationary and mobile production – Planning of production setup –
Storage of precast elements – Dimensional tolerances – Acceleration of concrete hardening.

UNIT 4 HOISTING TECHNOLOGY 9 Hrs.
Equipments for hoisting and erection – Techniques for erection of different types of members like Beams, Slabs, Wall panels
and Columns – Vacuum lifting pads.

UNIT 5 MAINTENANCE 9 Hrs.
Designing and detailing of precast unit for factory structures – Purlins, Principal rafters, roof trusses, lattice girders, gable
frames – Single span single storeyed frames – Single storeyed buildings – slabs, beams and columns.
Max. 45 Hrs.

TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Mokk L., “Prefabricated Concrete for Industrial and Public Structures”, Publishing House of the Hungarian Academy of
Sciences, Budapest, 1964.
2. Glover C.W., “Structural Precast Concrete”, Asia Publishing House, India, 1965.
3. Koncz I.T., “Manual of Precast Concrete Construction”, Vol.I,II,III & IV, Berlin, 1968.
4. Lewicki B., “Building with Large Prefabricates”, Elsevier Publishing Company, Amsterdam/London/New York, 1966.
5. “Structural Design Manual, Precast Concrete Connection Details”, Society for the Studies in the use of Precast
Concrete, Netherland Betor Verlag, 1978.
CODE BOOKS
1. IS 4998 (PART 1) : 1992 Criteria For Design Of Reinforced Concrete Chimneys.
2. IS 2974 (PART 1 to PART 5): Design And Construction of Machine Foundations.

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: 5 Questions of 6 Marks each – No choice 30 Marks
PART B: 2 Questions from each unit of internal choice, each carrying 14 Marks 70 Marks