Precast Concrete Structures

Kim Elliott0750650842, 9780750650847

‘Precast Concrete Structures’ introduces the subject in detail looking at the design process, manufacture and construction using precast concrete for multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of the material and its use is provided. The theory is supported by practical case studies and worked examples. There are explanatory illustrations throughout. Endorsed by the British Precast Concrete Federation and written by an acknowledged authority, this is the first book to explain and educate the student in the uses and advantages of precast concrete. First book on design of precast concrete structures for undergraduate students in civil and structural engineering, building technology and architecture.Fully illustrated with many worked examples.Written by an expert with many years industrial and teaching experience in the subject.

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Table of contents :
Front Cover……Page 1
Precast Concrete Strucutres……Page 4
Copyright Page……Page 5
Contents……Page 6
Preface……Page 8
1.1 Why is precast different?……Page 14
1.2 Precast concrete structures……Page 18
1.3 Why choose a precast stucture?……Page 22
2.1 Concrete……Page 28
2.2 Steel reinforcement……Page 32
2.3 Structural steel and bolts……Page 34
2.4 Non-cementitious materials……Page 35
3.1 Types of precast concrete structures……Page 36
3.2 Simplified frame analysis……Page 40
3.3 Substructuring methods……Page 47
3.4 Connection design……Page 54
3.5 Stabilizing methods……Page 58
4.1 Precast concrete flooring options……Page 72
4.2 Flooring arrangements……Page 82
4.3 Structural design of individual units……Page 85
4.4 Design of composite floors……Page 103
4.5 Composite plank floor……Page 117
5.1 General introduction……Page 122
5.2 Non-composite reinforced concrete beams……Page 126
5.3 Composite reinforced beams……Page 136
5.4 Non-composite prestressed beams……Page 144
5.5 Composite prestressed beam design……Page 157
5.6 Propping……Page 163
5.7 Horizontal interface shear……Page 164
6.1 Precast concrete columns……Page 166
6.2 Column design……Page 169
6.3 Precast concrete shear walls……Page 193
6.4 Distribution of horizontal loading……Page 196
6.5 Infill shear walls……Page 200
6.6 Cantilever walls……Page 209
7.1 Introduction to floor diaphragms……Page 216
7.2 Shear transfer mechanism……Page 226
7.3 Edge profile and tie steel details……Page 228
7.4 Design of floor diaphragm……Page 229
7.5 Shear stiffness……Page 235
7.6 Diaphragm action in composite floors with structural toppings……Page 237
8.1 Definitions……Page 242
8.2 Basic mechanisms……Page 243
8.3 Compression joints……Page 245
8.4 Shear joints……Page 261
8.5 Tension joints……Page 270
8.6 Pinned-jointed connections……Page 276
8.7 Moment resisting connections……Page 281
9.1 Types of beam and column connections……Page 300
9.2 Beam-to-column connections……Page 304
9.3 Beam end shear design……Page 333
9.4 Column foundation connections……Page 347
10.1 Ties in precast concrete structures……Page 364
10.2 Design for robustness and avoidance of progressive collapse……Page 366
10.3 The fully tied solution……Page 370
10.4 Tie forces……Page 373
Index……Page 382