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STRUCTURAL USES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

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Use of Precast Concrete in frames: There are two main types of precast building frame. The structural frame consists of slabs, beams and columns. Structural frames are mainly used for offices, car parks and retail developments. The cross-wall frame consists of floor slabs and solid walls. It is used mainly for hotels, schools and hospitals.

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TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE CLADDING & FEATURES

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This allows a greater performance from the cladding panel than simple building enclosure. Panels can be manufactured in many shapes and sizes, but mainly they are either storey height spanning from floor to floor, or spandrel panels forming a sill wall beneath windows.

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TYPES OF CRACKS IN CONCRETE BEAMS

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Cracks parallel to main steel in case of corrosion in beams 4. Cracks in concrete beams due to increased shear stress 2. Cracks in concrete beams due to corrosion or insufficient concrete cover 3. Cracks due to increased bending stress in beams 5.

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HYBRID CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUE AND STRUCTURAL.

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FACTORS CONSIDERED FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

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Aim should be to reduce the consumption of energy resources and still create an efficient structure. Factors that affect construction project Site selection is mainly based on two factors: 1. Factors concerning before construction of the project 2.

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PERMANENT FORMWORK METHOD FOR BEAM CONSTRUCTION

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The above units can be used in the main elevations supported by trestles and column formwork used in the curved elevation. This is particularly useful on exposed spandrel beams which require specialized finishes or profiles. Polystyrene void formers can be introduced into rectangular sections to reduce self weight.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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4) The position of cross walls should be measured along the main walls and squared from these wails if desired, the total width of trenches being carefully outlined. 4) The position of cross walls should be measured along the main walls and squared from these wails if desired, the total width of trenches being carefully outlined.