Projects Using Precast Concrete

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Engineering, Construction, and Infrastructure

Duration

150 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course Projects Using Precast Concrete offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in a booming field where job demand continues to grow. In an environment where efficiency and sustainability are essential, 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, facades and more, without the need for complex calculations. You’ll 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 provide you with essential knowledge about durability, fire resistance and dimensional tolerances, preparing you to tackle the challenges of the industry. The remote learning approach offers you the flexibility you need to learn at your own pace, ensuring a comprehensive education that will open doors for you in the today's workplace.

Objectives

The main objective of this course is train students in the use of prefabricated components concrete in construction.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF THE PROJECT Design (not calculation) Project decisions General design considerations Current regulations TEACHING UNIT 2. BUILDING STRUCTURAL DESIGN Structural Requirements Types of Structural Elements Regulatory Requirements Specific Structural Design Considerations for Precast Concrete Structural Safety and Functionality Appendix A. Durability Appendix B. Fire Resistance of the Structure Appendix C. Dimensional Tolerances TEACHING UNIT 3. PAVING DESIGN Design Procedure Selection of Precast Concrete as a Paving Material Configuration of the Cobblestone Pavement Configuration of the tile pavement Other design considerations TEACHING UNIT 4. FACADE DESIGN Facade requirements Architectural concrete facades GRC panel facades Ventilated polymer concrete facades TEACHING UNIT 5. MODULAR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN 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 WALL DESIGN Masonry Design Functionality and Durability Structural Analysis Aesthetics TEACHING UNIT 7. BRIDGE STRUCTURE DESIGN Considerations in the Preliminary Phase Structural Configuration Considerations Structural Analysis Other Design Considerations Notable Projects TEACHING UNIT 8. EARTH-PRESSURE RETENTION PROJECT General Design Requirements Specific Design Considerations Other Aspects to Consider TEACHING UNIT 9. DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN Introduction Mechanical Design Hydraulic Design Durability Other Design Requirements TEACHING UNIT 10. FLOOR SLAB DESIGN Functions of Floor Slabs Floor Slab Design Appendix A. Software for Calculating Hollow-Core Slab Floors Appendix B. Prestressing Techniques
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