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PRECAST CONCRETE
CONNECTION COLUMN TO
FOUNDATION

Muhammad ridzuwan bin jamaluddin

Ruzanna binti roslan
Fauziah binti abd razak
Noorazlinda binti zakaria
Hafilah binti SEMAIL
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The function of the element

Column is an element vertical in building where the function of column is
carry out the load on beam and transfer in foundation.
In precast method column have column to multi building and column to
single storey.
For multi column they know as Continuous columns have a corbel at each
floor level to support the surrounding beams.
Spandrel beams are typically positioned between the continuous columns
on each elevation. the suitable economic length in terms of cost and
handling is 15m.
Foundation is an element important to all building construction. The function
foundation is to carry out all the load like dead load, live load in building as
well as erection. Without foundation maybe some building or will produce
settlement. The foundation are made in site, firstly we uses the formwork to
get shaped of foundation and the steel or the dowel will be inside the
foundation thus the concrete will pour it.
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Functional Requirement
Strength and stability
The strength of a column and foundation depends on the
characteristics of the materials used for the structure of the column or
foundation, such as timber, steel or concrete. The column structure must be
strong enough to safely support the load.
Resistance to weather
Pre-cast concrete is most method that cans resistance to weather. It
can build the concrete if the weather is raining. So it cans safe time.
Durability
Pre-cast concrete is a most durability because the ratio of concrete is
made by manufacture and it has install the reinforcement so the concrete has a
good durable.
Sound Resistance
Precast structures meet the highest standards for resistance to sound
transmission. Test figures show the airborne sound insulation of a 150mm
concrete floor is 50 db.
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Connection Detail With Any Other

Suitable Element
In situ Pocket Foundation

The in situ Pocket Foundation will

provide a fixed base connection to the
precast column, which is particularly
useful in low rise precast industrial
units
The column is embedded into the
pocket pad foundation by a distance of
at least 1.5 times the maximum
column foot dimension.
the in situ Pocket Foundation is easier
to construct than the pre-cast concrete
foundation.

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 Bolted or Base plate Connections

Steel base plates are fixed to the precast

concrete column during manufacture by
casting-in grade 8 threaded bars and bolting
the base plate to the column.
Usually, mild steel bars can be welded to the
base plate and cast to the foot of the column
during the curing process.
The column is then fixed to the in situ
foundation using cast-in holding down bolts to
form a pinned base connection.
Alternatively, the precast column can be fixed
onto an existing base using holding down
bolts which are drilled into place and fixed
using a chemical anchor resin.
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AND NOW THE SHOWING IS BEGAN..

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Problem and solution

precast concrete
connection column to
foundation
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Mistakes in measurement of the units

If the measurements are not correct, the steps will not fit in place. Then, the project
has to be postpone immediately and it causes loses million of cost. Thus, the
project schedule is run out of the track.
Overcome problem:
Before the precast concrete frame is deliver to the site, the inspector must inspect
if there is mistakes in measurements of the frame. The project manager has to be
aware and prepare of any circumstances happen in the particular project so the
project cost is within the budget.
Accidental loadings
Accidental loadings are not common. Accidental loading is often causes by
earthquake and affected concrete structures. This type of damage is usually last
for short period and less and far between in occurrences.
Overcome problem:
Spalling or cracking can be identify by a visual inspection when accidental loadings
occurs. Unfortunately, this kind of damage could not be avoid because the causes
are not predicted and are impossible to prepare for. The only way is to built with as
much careful and anticipation as possible.
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Corrosion
Corrosion of steel reinforcement is probably the most common form of
deterioration in cold climates. It is difficult to deal with because once the
conditions are right for corrosion; just fixing the damaged areas does not stop
the ongoing corrosion. It is essentially impossible to stop and can only slow it
down. the concrete will cause cracking and severe deterioration to the structure
over time.

Overcome problem
According to Brainerd (2009), there are several ways to protect steel
reinforcement from corrosion :
a. make sure to provide at least to 2 inches of concrete cover over the
reinforcement.
b. create a concrete mix that is highly impermeable by using a mix with a low
water-to-cement ratio (typically no greater than 0.40) so that it takes longer
for the chlorides or carbonation to reach the steel.
c. internal protection options include adding corrosion inhibitors to the fresh
concrete and using epoxy-coated waterproof coatings applied to the
exposed concrete can also inhibit ingress of chlorides and moisture.
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Failure modes
Failure could be seen mainly because of lack of research and inspection. The
types of failure will affected the strength of the connection between columns to
foundation. For examples, steel failure (tensile), anchors pull out, concrete
cone failure and concrete splitting. Besides, shear in column and foundation
also could happen. For example steel failure, pry-out failure and concrete edge
breakage. When these entire problems happen, it will affect the frame
structures.
Overcome problem:
a. The Builder and Engineer should have knowledge and experiences so that
a common mistake does not happen again.
b. They also have to consider the grade of concrete to the frame loading to
prevent shear in foundation. Not all types of anchor are suitable for all frame
loading.
c. Moreover, expansion anchors that rely on side-point contact to create
frictional resistance should not be used where anchors are subjected to
vibratory loads. Undercut anchors are suitable for dynamic and impact
loads.
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CONCLUSION
There are two types of precast concrete connection column to foundation
which is cast-in column and pocket column. After we learned about these
two types of connection column to foundation, we find that there are
differences in installation of the foundation anchors, installation of the
column in the formwork, installation of the precast column and installation of
the connection bolt.
It is important to consider the possibilities, restrictions and advantages of
precast concrete, its detailing, manufacturer, transport, erection and
serviceability stages before completing a design in precast concrete
connection between structure.