PREFABRICATE

D STRUCTURES

By- M.Tariq
Oct 27, 2017
Definition
Prefabrication is the practice of assembling components of a
structures in a factory or other manufacturing site and
transporting complete assemblies or sub assemblies to the
construction site where the structure is to be located.
Aim

 To effect economy in cost

 To improve quality

 To speed up construction since no curing is necessary

 To use locally available materials

Advantages
 Work time is reduced

 Less workers needed

 Work done with better technology

Limitations
 size of the units.

 location of window openings has a limited variety.

 site access and storage capacity.

 require high quality control.

 enable interaction between design phase and

production
planning.

 difficult to handling & transporting.

Materials of Construction

 Materials like concrete, steel, hard wood,

aluminium etc…

 Special characteristics while choosing materials

- Easy available

- Economy

- Easy workability

- Light weight

- Durability
MODULAR COORDINATION

Modular coordination is a concept of coordination of

dimension and space in which building components are
positioned in terms of MODULE(M).

1M= 100mm
The following aspects of pre fabrication system:
a)Effective utilization of spaces

b)Straight and simple walling scheme

c) Limited sizes and numbers of components

d)Limited opening in bearing walls

e) Regulated locations of partitions;

f) Standardized service and stair units;

g)Limited sizes of doors and windows with

regulated positions
 Comparison

Site-cast Precast at plant

no transportation transportation and elevation capacity

limits the size-
the size limitation is depending
on the elevation capacity only higher, industrialized quality – less
affected by weather
lower quality because directly
affected by weather  no space requirement on the site
for
proper, large free space fabrication
required
unlimited opportunities of architectural
appearance
Pearl International
Porta Cabins
Who they are?

Theyare the renowned manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of Office

Containers, Porta Cabins, Site Managers Offices, Portable Washroom /
Toilets, Multistorey Containers, Labor camps , Mobile Restaurants etc. These
offices are fabricated using quality approved raw material in adherence with
the international standards.
Conclusion
o Reduce adverse environmental impact on sites.

o Enhance quality control of concreting work.

o Reduce the amount of site labour.

o Increase worker safety .

o The use of precast concrete construction can significantly

reduce the amount of construction waste generated on
construction sites.