Occupational Standard: Bar Bending and Concreting Level II

Unit Title Erect Pre-Cast Concrete Cladding Units

Unit Code CONBBC2 070211

NTRODUCTION

Pre-cast concrete cladding units

Precast concrete cladding

Cladding is the process of cover or attaching concrete panel over another

Precast concrete is generally considered the economic choice in the cladding arena(ground). As
such, in a project that is considering high quality materials .precast concrete would not typically
be identified as an option. However, because it is still important to understand the relative
environmental impacts of the cladding system, it is evaluated in this report.

Impacts during the steps to cast cladding panels are assumed negligible because little to no
energy, consumable materials, water, and waste is used and/or generated, particularly when
curing does not include a chemical spray.

 Each panel is assumed to use four anchors set at quarter points.

 The parapet consists of a concrete panel 4 in thick.

Precast concrete

Precast concrete refers to any concrete building element that is cast in a mold or form, typically
in a factory environment, before being moved to its final location. Precast concrete elements are
used in a wide variety of applications including storm and waste water management, site-work
such as retaining walls and catchment basins, and as both structural and architectural building
components.

Architectural precast concrete refers to any precast element used in non-structural applications
within a building while structural precast refers to a variety components used in walls, beams,
columns, foundations and floors.

Precast concrete production consists of the same components used for standard site-cast or cast-
in-place concrete production. Portland cement, small and large aggregate (commonly sand and
crushed stone, respectively) and water are combined with any number of additives to achieve
concrete of a desired strength, texture, and color as well as any number of desired technical
characteristics including curing time and condition, form-filling properties, and vapor
permeability among others. Additionally, various industrial byproducts such as fly ash and slag
may be substituted for some or all of the cement, and recycled concrete, stone, and other
materials may be substituted for virgin aggregate materials Precast elements take on the shape
and texture the mold or form into which they are poured.

Color and texture are determined by the color of the cement and aggregate used as well as any
pigments or chemical admixtures. Upon removal from the mold or form, precast element can be
finished using a variety of methods such as grinding and polishing, sandblasting, chemical
etching, or staining. In this way, a variety of shapes and finishes can be achieved ranging from a
smooth modern aesthetic to imitations of natural stone or brick.

Precast concrete cladding

Precast cladding is used in a variety of commercial and residential building types. It can be of
custom design or one of many proprietary systems. Precast panels range in size from small
surface units to entire wall units and are limited only by available transportation and erection
methods.

Precast cladding is commonly used as a component of non-load-bearing curtain-wall

assemblies. It may also be used as a veneer over load-bearing concrete or masonry walls or as a
substrate for other finish materials.

What is precast concrete cladding?

Precast concrete cladding. ... Precast concrete is a form of concrete that is prepared, cast and
cured off-site, usually in a controlled factory environment, using reusable moulds. Precast
concrete elements can be joined to other elements on site to form a complete cladding structure.

The term 'cladding' refers to components that are attached to the primary structure of a buildingto
form non-structural, external surfaces. This is as opposed to buildings in which the external
surfaces are formed by structural elements, such as masonry walls, or applied surfaces such
as render.

Whilst cladding is generally attached to the structure of the building, it typically does not

contribute to its stability. However, cladding does play a structural role, transferring wind loads,
impact loads, snow loads and its own self-weight back to the structural framework.

In particular, wind causes positive and negative pressure on the surface

of buildings andcladding must have sufficient strength and stiffness to resist this load, both in
terms of the type of cladding selected and its connections back to the structure.

Cladding must perform a number of functions

 Stable  Strong
 Resistant to elements
 Fire resistant
 Acoustic and thermal properties
 Resist erosion and corrosion
 Aesthetic
 Thermal expansion/joints
 Allow for frame tolerances/movement
LO1Plan and prepare
requirements in relation to the precast
concrete elements.
A typical Responsibilities Check List
sets out suggested responsibility for
managing each item either to the
Contractor (the purchaser of the precast
concrete product)or the Pre caster (the
supplier and erector of the precast
components).The Precast Model Risk
Assessment is intended for use to assist
all those involved in the manufacture,
design, specification, use and erection
of precast floors.

 interpreting information

 adopting safe and healthy working

practices

Members have developed a standard

approach to facilitate
the implementation of the highest
Health & Safety standards. Member
companies are now in a position to
supply customers with standard
procedures, outlining systems of work
and the responsibilities of each party.
Safe and successful precast installation
requires teamwork. This means close
co-operation and co-ordination of all
participants, including the client,
architect, engineer, pre caster and the
contractor. To achieve the desired
schedule and results, the basic working
relationship between these parties must
be established at an early stage. The
manual identifies potential risks and
suitable controls during the manufacture
,transport and erection of precast
products. The Responsibilities Check
List identifies the Health & Safety
Identifying the presence of concrete cladding and its

design
Architectural precast facade panels are used as the external cladding for
many public

buildings, an example of which is below. We recommend that each

school maintain a

record of its buildings that have concrete cladding.