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    The document discusses research methodology for precast concrete construction. It describes the process of making precast concrete forms by pouring concrete into molds, allowing it to cure, and transporting the finished products. There are many types of precast concrete components used in construction, including walls, beams, columns, slabs, and facades. The main components of precast concrete are cement, aggregates, water, admixtures, and sometimes reinforcement. For the construction of the precast concrete day care center, the researchers used a frame system with precast concrete walls, slabs, beams, girders, and columns. The construction process involved laying foundations, erecting columns, installing beams and floors, and connecting components using

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    The document discusses research methodology for precast concrete construction. It describes the process of making precast concrete forms by pouring concrete into molds, allowing it to cure, and transporting the finished products. There are many types of precast concrete components used in construction, including walls, beams, columns, slabs, and facades. The main components of precast concrete are cement, aggregates, water, admixtures, and sometimes reinforcement. For the construction of the precast concrete day care center, the researchers used a frame system with precast concrete walls, slabs, beams, girders, and columns. The construction process involved laying foundations, erecting columns, installing beams and floors, and connecting components using

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    The document discusses research methodology for precast concrete construction. It describes the process of making precast concrete forms by pouring concrete into molds, allowing it to cure, and transporting the finished products. There are many types of precast concrete components used in construction, including walls, beams, columns, slabs, and facades. The main components of precast concrete are cement, aggregates, water, admixtures, and sometimes reinforcement. For the construction of the precast concrete day care center, the researchers used a frame system with precast concrete walls, slabs, beams, girders, and columns. The construction process involved laying foundations, erecting columns, installing beams and floors, and connecting components using

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    RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

    Precast concrete is a construction material that manufacturers produce


    by pouring concrete into molds and then transporting the finished product to
    the building site. Precast concrete components have revolutionized the
    building industry because they are a way that builders can have an efficient
    and versatile product that is also consistent and precise.
    Precast concrete forms are made through a number of steps. These include
    making the mold in accordance with precise measurements, pouring the
    concrete, allowing the form to dry and cure in a controlled atmosphere, and
    finally moving the completed item.

    There are many different types of precast concrete, from basic to intricate.
    Walls, beams, columns, slabs, feed troughs, girders, steps, catch basins,
    manholes, floating docks, and building facades are some examples of these
    formations.

    Components in Precast Concrete

    Precast concrete contains certain standard elements, but some precast


    elements might be specialized for particular purposes and unique designs.

     Cement – In most cases, ordinary Portland cement is the primary


    component of precast concrete, though some manufacturers use
    OPC in combination with other cementitious materials like fly ash or
    slag if they are creating precast forms for harsh weather
    environments.
     Aggregates – Aggregates are inert granular material that provides
    strength, stability, and volume to the concrete. Common aggregates
    in precast concrete are gravel, crushed stone, and sand.
    Lightweight aggregates like expanded shale or slag are common to
    reduce the weight of precast forms. Recycled materials like crushed
    concrete or asphalt help to reduce the environmental impact of
    precast forms.
     Water – Water is required for the hydration of the cement. Precast
    concrete manufacturers carefully control the amount of water to
    achieve the optimal level of strength and workability.
     Admixture – Manufacturers include a variety of admixtures to
    enhance the properties of the precast forms. These include
    additives like waterproofing mixtures and iron oxides for coloring.
     Reinforcement – In some precast forms, extra strength is required.
    Manufacturers add different types and levels of reinforcement to the
    forms. These strengthening components include steel bars, steel
    mesh, steel and polymeric fibers, and steel tendons.
    In constructing Day Care Center, the researchers used Frame System
    which is suitable for the construction of car parks, stadia,single story
    structures and offices. Precast frames can be constructed using either linear
    elements or spatial beam-column sub assemblages. Precast beam-column
    sub-assemblages have the advantages that the connecting faces between the
    sub-assemblages can be placed away from the critical frame regions.
    However linear elements are generally preferred because of the difficulties
    associated with forming, handling and erecting spatial elements
    Structural elements used in the construction of precast concrete Day
    Care Center include: Precast concrete wall,Precast Slabs,Precast Beam and
    Girders and Precast Columns

    Process of Constructing Day Care Center

    After the completion of construction preparations, the layout of the


    structure is set. Then, the foundation of the columns are constructed which
    are the Foundation for Precast Concrete Columns. After that, the columns are
    placed using suitable machines and continuously checked by surveyor for
    alignment. In the case of Frame system and slab-column system with shear
    wall. Alternatively, precast panels are installed in the case of large panel
    system.
    For precast frames, after the installation of precast concrete beams,
    precast concrete floors are erected. The above steps are followed until the
    construction is finalized. For each system of precast concrete construction,
    certain type of connections are used which are Beam to Column Connections,
    Column to floor connection, and Panel to Panel Connections.

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