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GROUP MEMBERS :
QS3B
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INTRODUCTION
The connections between precast concrete
components play an important roles in determining
the successful of precast concrete framed structures. In
particular, the connection between beam-to-column
that will affect the load distribution, strength, stability
and constructability of the global structure.
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CONNECTION
Joining two separate pieces that the final structure
consist of large numbers of pre-fabricated element
that are connected on site to form the finished
structure.
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MANUFACTURING OF PRECAST BEAM

AND COLUMN
Both precast beam and column are manufactured by
the same method.
The formwork is assemble with the reinforcement and
the accessories like sleeves, dowel bar, and corbel are
enclosed together.
Both of this precast items go through a same method
of concreting like curing and dismantling the
formwork.
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MANUFACTURING OF PRECAST BEAM AND COLUMN

Formwork for Precast Beam

Preparation of Sleeve
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Precast column complete with corbel, projecting dowel bar

and two sleeves for connection purposes
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CONNECTION COMPONENTS

Bolts with nuts

Angle cleat
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Stiffened angle cleat

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Plates
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BASIC VIEW OF CONNECTION

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Rubber bearing function as padding between the

column projection and the beam.
Dowel bar projecting used to hold the column by
inserting the bar through dowel sleeve hole.
Bolt, angle cleat, plate and nut used to tie the beam to
the column.
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METHOD OF CONNECTION
Method 1
For method 1 (see Figure 4), it was a simple (pinned)
connection with 16mm diameter dowel bar projecting
from the corbel in the precast column.
The precast beam with 40mm diameter dowel sleeve
hole, which was cast inside the beam, would be
inserted into the projecting dowel and supported by a
rubber bearing pad of 1508010mm.
Then, non-shrink grout was filled into the hole to
complete the connection.
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Method 2
While for method 2 (see Figure 5), it was similar to
specimen 1 but with an additional top angle cleat of
150x90x10mm thick and 80mm wide.
The projecting dowel bar was bolted through the
seating angle cleat.
A 16mm diameter threaded bolt was then inserted to
the seating cleat to pass through the column, bolted
with 808010mm thick plate at the other end after
grouting was completed (see Figure 10).
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Method 3 & Method 4

Method 3 (see Figure 6) was connected using the same
method, except the angle cleat of 1509010mm thick
and 80mm wide had been stiffened with two side
plates.
Finally, method 4 (see Figure 7) was a modification of
method 3, with stiffened angle cleat of 1509010mm
thick and 150mm wide.
The connection involved the bolting of two 16mm
diameter threaded bolts that passed through the
column.
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ADVANTAGES OF PRECAST
CONCRETE
Less expensive than real brick.
Does not require an extensive footing like a real
masonry. Can be reset should it ever shift.
More durable than real masonry - no mortar joints
to let water in.
Installs quickly and easily - most can be done in
one day.
Maintenance free - no need to paint or periodically
replace
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DISADVANTAGES OF PRECAST
CONCRETE
System building is less flexible in its design
concept than purpose-mode structures
Most design briefs can be fulfilled without too
much modification to the original concept
Structural connection between the precast
concrete units can present both design &
contractual problems
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CONCLUSION
Simple connection with single dowel and grouted
beam-to-column connection provides very minimum
moment resistance and hence the connection can be
best modeled as pinned. Therefore, in the case of
analysis of global frame, the stiffness of such
connection is negligible and can be ignored.
The single dowel grouted connection can be employed
in precast concrete construction and in order to
maintain the frame stability, the stiffness of the global
frame is provided by other lateral stability systems
such as bracing, core or shear wall.