The course Projects Using Precast Concrete offers you the chance to immerse yourself in a booming sector, where demand for labour is constantly growing. In an environment where efficiency and sustainability are key, the use of prefabricated concrete It is positioned as a key solution in modern construction. Throughout the course, you will develop skills in structural design, flooring, façades and more, without the need for complex calculations. You will learn how to make project decisions that are always in line with current regulations, and how to apply specific considerations for each type of structure, from bridges to retaining walls. This online course will enable you to gain essential knowledge about durability, fire resistance and dimensional tolerances, preparing you to tackle the challenges of the sector. The remote learning approach offers you the flexibility you need to learn at your own pace, ensuring you receive comprehensive training that will open doors for you in the today’s world of work.
Projects using precast concrete
Civil Engineering and Structures
150 h
Introduction
Objectives
The main aim of this course is to train students in the use of prefabricated components concrete in construction.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE PROJECT
Design (not calculation)
Project decisions
General design considerations
Current regulations
TEACHING UNIT 2. BUILDING STRUCTURE PROJECT
Structural requirements
Types of elements
Regulatory requirements
Specific structural design considerations for precast concrete elements
Safety and structural functionality
Appendix A. Durability
Appendix B. Fire resistance of the structure
Appendix C. Dimensional tolerances
TEACHING UNIT 3. FLOORING PROJECT
Project procedure
Choosing precast concrete as a paving material
Laying cobblestones
Tile flooring installation
Other design considerations
TEACHING UNIT 4. FACADE PROJECT
Requirements for façades
Architectural concrete façades
GRC panel façades
Ventilated polymer concrete façades
TEACHING UNIT 5. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
General design considerations
An example of a 3D system: Compact Habit
Another example of a 3D system: MDR
Other 3D systems
Hybrid systems
TEACHING UNIT 6. MASONRY WALLS PROJECT
Factory design
Functionality and durability
Structural analysis
Aesthetics
TEACHING UNIT 7. BRIDGE STRUCTURE PROJECT
Considerations during the preliminary phase
Structural design considerations
Structural analysis
Other design considerations
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TEACHING UNIT 8. THRUST CONTAINMENT PROJECT
General project requirements
Specific project considerations
Other points to consider
TEACHING UNIT 9. PLUMBING PROJECT
Introduction
Mechanical design
Hydraulic design
Durability
Other project requirements
TEACHING UNIT 10. FLOOR SLABS PROJECT
Functions of the floor slab
Design of the floor slab
Appendix A. Software for the design of hollow-core slab floors
Appendix B. Prestressing technique
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