3RD REVIEW

PROJECT PHASE - 2

DESIGN OF PREFABRICATED MODULAR

HOUSING FOR DIFFERENT OCCUPANCIES AT
PANCHESHWAR POWER PLANT
BY:
FEBA MARY THOMAS (1010910068)
HARSHAL RASTOGI
(1010910079)
JITHESH DHARMADAS (1010910087)
PROJECT GUIDE

Dr. M. LAKSHMIPATHY

Schedule for Phase II

DATE

WORK TO BE DONE

JANUARY 2013 FINALIZED PLAN FOR LIG, MIG, HIG USING MODULAR
COORDINATION
FEBRUARY
2013

IDENTIFICATION OF COMPONENTS AND DESIGN

MARCH 2013

DETAILING OF MEMBERS AND CONNECTIONS

APRIL 2013

FINALIZATION OF THE REPORT

Progress in Phase II
Preparation of plans for various occupancies.
Grid wise distribution of components in plan
using modular coordination.
Identification of structural elements.
Design of structural elements.
Detailing of joints and connections.
Preparation of the final report.

JOINTS AND CONNECTIONS

Connections are among the most essential parts in
precast structures. Their performance relates to the
structural limit states, as well as to manufacture, erection
and maintenance of the structure itself. Proper design of
connections is one major key to a successful
prefabrication.
The main purpose of the structural connections is to
transfer forces between the precast concrete elements in
order to obtain a structural interaction when the system
is loaded.

 By the ability to transfer forces, the connections should

secure the intended structural behavior of the
superstructure and the precast subsystems that are
integrated in it.
This could for instance be to establish diaphragm action
in precast floors and walls, or cantilever action in precast
shafts. For this reason the structural connections should
be regarded as essential and integrated parts of the
structural system and they should be designed
accordingly and with the same care as for the precast
concrete elements. It is insufficient just to consider the
connections as details for site erection.
The advantages that normally are obtainable with
prefabrication can be lost with an inappropriate design
and detailing of the structural connections.

FLOOR TO BEAM CONNECTIONS

Details of typical bearing of a floor unit
over the precast beam are shown in Fig. 1
the stirrups of the precast beams are
protruded and function as shear
connectors
The reinforcing bars of the in-situ
screeding concrete are extended over the
beam supports so as to ensure continuity.

Fig. 1 Precast slab to beam joint

BEAM TO COLUMN CONNECTIONS

The bracket support for the beam over the column is shown
in Fig. 2.
A tolerance of 2-3 cm is allowed at the seating of the beam
over the bracket.
A dowel bar inserted through the holes provided in the
bracket and the beam ensures an effective connection
between them.
The top reinforcing bars of the precast beams are connected
to thecolumn joint by welding. Since only a few number of
bars are welded, it is assumed that the connection between
the beam and the column is a rigid one at the serviceability
stage, but behaves as a hinged one at the ultimate stage

Fig. 2 Precast beam to column joint

FOUNDATIONS
The foundations usually cast as in-situ
isolated footings as the local soil
conditions warrant.
The bottom end of the precast column is
connected to the foundation as shown in
Fig. 3

Fig. 3 In-situ footing to precast column connection

PRODUCTION AND ERECTION

The method of production depends on the total number of
prefabricated elements that are to be produced. The
components may be produced either in a factory on mass
scale or in casting yards located near the site and
equipped with the necessary plant and machinery.
For facilitating erection, lifting hooks are provided in the
precast floors and beams. Erection eyes as given in Fig.4
provided in the structural elements help in lifting them
during transportation and erection using temporary
bracing.
For transportation and erection purposes the hook
placements adopted are shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 6 and Fig. 7.

Fig. 4 Hook details

Fig. 5 Hook placements for slab

Fig. 6 Hook placements for beam

Fig. 7 Hook placements for column