Category: Precast Detailing Projects
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Post tension Tendons Passing in Precast Panel
Subject: Things to do when we have post-tensioning cables passing through precast panels If we have both post-tensioning slabs in the location of precast, we have to provide a block-out hole in the precast to pass the tendons through the precast. What we care to take when detailing precast panel. We have to provide an…
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STRONGBACK AND TYPES
Normally we are using the strongback in window, Door opening, uneven profile and panel handling purpose. It’s used to avoid the panel breakup, crack and damage during the panel lifting from table, Transportation (Loading & Unloading) and Panel erection on site. We are using three types strongback based on the required strength. 1. PFC Strong…
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VIBRATING TABLE FOR PRECAST FABRICATION
Vibrating table using for compacting and consolidating the stiff and harsh mixes in precast structures on factory or yards. While using this vibrator the concrete will be spreads equally at all corners of the precast structure in mold. It will help to improve the strength and quality of precast concrete structure. The void or bubble…
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POST FIXED PRECAST PANEL
Every multi story buildings typically need the loading bay or hoist for each and every level during construction. A loading bay or loading dock is an area of a building where goods are loaded and unloaded to it from vehicle or site. On hoist or loading area of façade walls is being unbuilt up to end…
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TYPES OF BEAMS – Depending on how they are supported.
According to the types of supports provided for the beams, they are classified as: 1. Simply supported beam. 2. Cantilever beam. 3. Continuous beam. 4. Overhanging beam. 5. Fixed beam. SIMPLY SUPPOETED BEAM: This type of beam is supported at both ends consisting of pin support at one of the ends and roller support at…
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VARIOUS SPANDREL PROFILES
Spandrel profiles are designed based on architectural aspects on Elevation purpose. When doing this kind of profiles, it’s challenging and more interesting to achieve. And also, it will help to improve our drawing knowledge and skill. We handled and come across different types of precast spandrel profiles as per below, Spandrel with straight profile Spandrel…
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TYPES OF CRANES FOR PRECAST BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
About Crane: Cranes are used for loading and unloading the precast walls on yard or site. Each precast walls or components are usually large and heavy weight, so cranes are required to lift them. And also, cranes are easily done when set the precast position while erecting on site. It will help to reduce manpower…
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PURPOSE OF SPANDREL OVER ON MARKING PLAN
When preparing marking plans, we need to show all spandrels set-outs on the plan layout that are fixing into the slab over. (Refer Fig.01 & 02) It will help to find out which spandrel comes at level above. While scheduling the current level panels, mean time it will helps to scheduling the above level spandrels.…
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CONSIDERATION OF PRECAST LID SHOP DWGS
The purpose of LID panel: LID panels are most commonly used for covering up the openings on building roof areas and also some inner part of the building where the precast slab is required. It can be seen in locations like lifts, stairs, water tanks, etc. LID PANEL ON LIFT LID PANEL ON STAIR Manufacturing…
