In the fast-paced construction sector, 4.0 precast concrete elements are emerging as a key component, driving efficiency and sustainability in projects. This course immerses you in the fascinating world of industrialised construction, exploring everything from the basic principles of design and assembly right through to the integration of BIM and innovative technologies such as 3D printing and robotic systems. The growing demand for labour in this field and the urgency of adopt more sustainable practices make this course an invaluable opportunity to acquire skills that will put you at the forefront of the sector. You’ll learn how to digitise projects, implement strategies from circular economy and implement Lean Construction, preparing you for to lead the transformation from the sector towards more efficient and responsible practices. The online format guarantees flexibility, allowing you to progress at your own pace and from anywhere, whilst ensuring you gain up-to-date knowledge that is applicable in today’s job market.
Precast Concrete 4.0
Civil Engineering and Structures
40 hours
Introduction
Objectives
- Understand the basic principles in industrialised construction design.
- Identify the advantages of the industrialisation in the construction sector.
- Integrating BIM in projects from construction effectively industrialised.
- Apply principles from sustainability in industrialised construction.
- Analyse the cycle from life from products in industrialised construction.
- Exploring innovative technologies such as 3D printing with concrete.
- Implement Lean Construction in precast concrete plants.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION
Introduction
Areas of application
Advantages of industrialisation
Basic design principles
Basic principles of production
Basic principles of transport
Basic assembly principles
TEACHING UNIT 2. INTEGRATION OF BIM INTO INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION
Implementation of BIM in industrialised construction
Workflow. BIM object platforms. Project digitisation
Development of BIM objects. Standardisation of objects
Planning, monitoring and control of the BIM model for industrialisation
TEACHING UNIT 3. SUSTAINABILITY IN INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION
Principles of sustainability in industrialised construction.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Trends in sustainability
The circular economy in industrialised construction
Life cycle analysis
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Sustainability certification schemes
TEACHING UNIT 4. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES: 3D PRINTING WITH CONCRETE
Robotic systems in the precast concrete industry
Structural monitoring
Precast concrete elements with decontamination capabilities
Lean Construction: Application to a precast concrete plant
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