Course Name: Supervision of Critical Connections in Advanced Precast Constructions 
Course Timing:  (8.30 AM to 3.45 PM)
STU Points: 6 STU (Approval by IES)

Structural 

Introduction of ground rules (Structural)

Introduction of ground rules:

• Training hours

• Break time

• Punctuality

• Course evaluation matters

• Emergency Evacuation

Introduction to Precast construction (Structural)

• Background of precast construction

• HDB prefabrication technologies, precast construction and – History to upto-

date developments

• Precast construction vs cast in-situ

Design basis for advanced precast concrete constructions (Structural)

• Brief design concepts for structural precast systems and advanced precast

concrete system

• Challenges of precast construction

• Design for structural integrity and progressive collapse – Role of

connections

• Precast reinforced concrete components – Types / different elements

• Brief structural concepts of precast systems

• Some examples

Good practices of prefabrication process for reinforced and prestressed concrete elements

(Structural)

• Assembly of mould – Joints, tightness and system formwork

• Mould cleaning and preparation

• Fixing of rebards, cast in items, prestressing strands

• Final inspections –checks before casting

• Concreting – Check workability, compaction and finishing

• Curing – Conventional and steam curing

• Demoulding – Conventional and vacuum suction

• Common defects and rectifications

• Automated precast concrete plant

• Production planning and plant/site management

• Examples / Case studies

Details of connections and their requirements (Structural)

• Design principle for connections

• Design considerations for strength, ductility, durability, etc

• Manufacturing and construction considerations

• Handling And Erection Considerations

• Joints vs Connections

• Types of joints

• Types of connections

• Special provisions and compliances

• Building codes and regulations and responsibilities

Detailing of connections for different elements and case studies (Structural)

• At vertical joints – Between precast facades/wall panels

• Between precast facades/wall panels and floor slab

• Between floor elements and supporting elements

• Column to base connection

• Column to column connection

• Wall to wall connection

• Beam to column moment connection

• Beam to column simply supported connection

• Beam / slab to wall connection

• Precast concrete façade details

• Few examples of connection / Case Studies used in Singapore and overseas

Standard prefabricated building components (Structural)

• Standard precast staircase

• Precast refuse chutes

• Precast civil defence shelters

• Precast/prefabricated bathroom units

• Introduction to Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC)

• Case studies

Course Evaluation (Structural)

Course training exercise

Discussion on answers after collection of Course training exercise papers

Q&A

Please refer to the Brochur:

UTAP Available - 50% Funding

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