ABSTRACT

This second edition of Precast Concrete Structures introduces the conceptual design ideas for the prefabrication of concrete structures and presents a number of worked examples that translate designs from BS 8110 to Eurocode EC2, before going into the detail of the design, manufacture, and construction of precast concrete multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of precast concrete and its use is provided and some details are presented of recent precast skeletal frames of up to forty storeys.

The theory is supported by numerous worked examples to Eurocodes and European Product Standards for precast reinforced and prestressed concrete elements, composite construction, joints and connections and frame stability, together with extensive specifications for precast concrete structures. The book is extensively illustrated with over 500 photographs and line drawings.

chapter Chapter 1|19 pages

What is precast concrete

chapter Chapter 2|43 pages

Materials used in precast structures

chapter Chapter 3|60 pages

Precast frame analysis

chapter Chapter 4|90 pages

Precast concrete floors

chapter Chapter 5|97 pages

Precast concrete beams

chapter Chapter 6|45 pages

Precast concrete columns

chapter Chapter 7|36 pages

Shear walls

chapter Chapter 8|34 pages

Horizontal floor diaphragms

chapter Chapter 9|83 pages

Joints and connections

chapter Chapter 10|86 pages

Beam and column connections

chapter Chapter 11|29 pages

Ties in precast concrete structures

chapter Chapter 12|53 pages

Design exercise for 10-storey precast skeletal frame