Precast concrete in mixed construction

fib Bulletin No. 19

Title: Precast concrete in mixed construction

Category: State-of-art report

Year: 2002

Pages: 68

Format approx. DIN A4 (210x297 mm)

ISBN: 978-2-88394-059-8

Abstract: The purpose of this publication is to show how precast concrete may be mixed in combination with other structural materials to maximise overall building performance. The other materials are:

• cast insitu concrete, reinforced and post-tensioned,
• structural steelwork,
• timber and glue-laminated timber,
• masonry in brickwork and blockwork,
• glass and glazing.

The intention is not to discuss design calculations - that is for a future 'fib Guide to good practice'. Instead, the bulletin is meant as a 'State-of-art' publication showing photographs, sketches and details of precast concrete with other materials. There are no design equations, although some technical information on how to combine the materials, e.g. bearings, connections, tolerances, thermal and shrinkage effects, etc., is included if appropriate.

Thus, the document focuses on the use of mixed construction in multistorey buildings, offices, housing, grandstands, parking garages, and industrial warehouses, etc. i. e. on precast concrete as the main construction material and looks at the manner in which other materials can be integrated.