Structural design of precast concrete buildings

• Explain the structural system of a multi-storey precast concrete building.
• Identify and calculate relevant loads for a multi-storey building.
• Determine the load path for vertical load to the foundation.
• Choose and validate structural members in the serviceability and ultimate limit state for vertical loads.
• Determine the load path for horizontal load to the foundation and determine the stabilising system.
• Design and validate the floor diaphragms for distribution of horizontal loads.
• Evaluate the stability of a multi-storey precast concrete building subjected to vertical and horizontal loads.
• Analyze and design the structural joints between the precast elements.
• Validate the load carrying capacity of a wall element by use of relevant numerical tools.

The course focuses on the analysis and design methodology applied in the design of precast concrete buildings.
The course is a combination of lectures and project work with sub-assignments, based on the topics from the lectures, which eventually take the students through the main phases of the design a multi-storey, precast concrete building of their own choice. Mid-way through the course, the first set of group reports are evaluated in a peer-review process.
After an introduction to the load transfer mechanisms of slab-wall structures and the basic principles of limit state design, the main part of the course is divided in two sections focusing on the transfer of vertical and horizontal loads.
The section on transfer of vertical loads covers: Serviceability and ultimate limit state design of prestressed members and buckling analysis of concrete columns and walls including assessment of eccentricities and tolerances. The theoretical basis is supplemented with practical design considerations, and information on industrial precast elements and their production.
The section on transfer of horizontal loads covers the rigid floor-diaphragm method for the determination of load distribution between stabilizing walls as well as methods for reinforcement design in the floor-diaphragm. The section further covers methods for the analysis and design of stabilizing walls, including the structural joints. The methodology covers traditional approaches within the scope of Eurocode as well as an introduction to numerical methods based on Finite Element Limit Analysis (FELA).

11010/41926/41203/11311/62263/41956, Knowledge about building design, basic statics, and analysis of concrete structures is absolutely necessary

Lectures and projectwork in groups

Minimum: 10.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.