GREENFIELD

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AT
MOPA,GOA
PACKAGE:
 Topics covered

 Introduction
 Production of precast
element
 Storage of precast element
 Delivery of precast element
 Erecting of precast element
 Introduction
PRECAST - CONCRETE PRODUCED BY CASTING CONCRETE IN REUSABLE
MOLD.(CURED IN CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT).

PRECAST STONE IS DISTINGUISHED FROM PRECAST CONCRETE BY USING A

FINE AGGREGATE IN MIXTURE.

CLOSELY MONITORED BY PLANT EMPLOYES.

OFFERS MANY POTENTIAL ADVANTAGES OVER SITE CASTING OF CONCRETE.

  PRODUCTION OF PRECAST ELEMENT

Framing
 PERFORMED ON GROUND LEVEL – HELPS WITH SAFETY THROUGHOUT A PROJECT.
 CONTROL OF QUALITY OF MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP IN PRECAST PLANT RATHER THAN ON
CONSTRUCTION SITE.

 FORM – CAN BE REUSED 100 TO 1000 TIMES BEFORE THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
 Reinforcement work

All reinforcement steel shall be of high strength deformed bars conforming to IS

1786-2008.
 Concreting work
1. Concreting shall be done in dry weather condition and dry site condition.

2. All concrete shall be design mix and shall be weigh batched, machine mixed
and mechanically vibrated.

3. Only potable water shall be used for mixing of concrete.

Grade of concrete of slabs M40

 Demoulding forces
 When a newly-cast precast element is lifted from its casting bed or formwork,
it will be subjected to self-weight and demoulding forces caused by adhesion
between the precast element and casting bed or formwork. Demoulding force
is affected by shape, self-weight, surface roughness of casting bed, strength of
concrete, etc.
 Flat precast wall panel (cast horizontal) .
DEMOLDING
STORAGE OF PRECAST SLAB
The storage area provided in the yard and job site should be adequate to permit easy
access and handling of precast slab.
Area should be relatively level, firm and well drained to avoid any differential ground
settlement.
DELIVERY OF PRECAST ELEMENT
Delivery of the precast element should be planned according to the general erecting
sequence to minimize unnecessary site storage
Precast element should be located and delivery with proper supports, frames,
cushioning to prevent the transit damages.
 LIFTING
 Three common types of lifting inserts used in precast concrete are:

• Reinforcement bar with omega “Ω” shape lifting insert. It is used in thin
precast elements, such as a precast partition; and precast elements of shallow
depth, such as a semi-precast slab.
• Lifting anchor with bulky head with U bars reinforcing the bottom head.
• Lifting anchor with eye for reinforcement bar to pass through.

Lifting capacity of lifting inserts depends on the material strength of the insert
and, more important, the strength of surrounding concrete. Clear instructions
must be specified on concrete strength requirements for lifting, especially for
the first lifting out of the mould
 LIFTING OF TRANS SLAB
Lift and rig the elements to designated location with the use of suitable lifting
equipment.
 INSTALATION OR ERRETION
Set reference line and offset line to determine the position of the
required alignment and level of the precast slab element
during installation.
Checking the level and stability of shim plate.
Put up the temporary props to support the precast slab.
 Construction Requirements

 Construction Requirements
 Elements of control
 Alignment and Levels.
Tolerance level
Slab
• Departure from intended horizontal position, +2 mm or –2 mm • Departure
from intended vertical position, +2 mm or – 2 mm
 CURING
 Curing has four major objectives:
 To maintain a suitable environment for new concrete to produce as much gel
as possible so as to develop its full strength potential and reduce its
permeability for better protection of the steel reinforcement from corrosion
 To avoid damage by plastic cracking and early age thermal cracking
 To avoid damage by shock vibrations due to nearby activities
 To avoid damage by premature loading caused by movement of adjacent parts
of the structure
 Therefore, the scope of curing includes:
 Moisture control to prevent premature drying out of the concrete mix due to
solar radiation and wind that may lead to plastic shrinkage cracking of the free
surfaces not in contact with mould surfaces.
 Thermal control to prevent large temperature rises and drops, which could
cause serious thermal cracking problems.
 Vibration control, which is particularly important if the precast plant is
located on or near a construction site, or adjacent to any activities involving
vibration.