21. Need
Shortages of skilled labor
Need for increased construction quality at lower cost
Need to improve construction productivity
Need for more sustainable solution
22. Advantages
High capacity- enabling the realization of important projects
Factory made products
ensures increased accuracy
Shorter construction time- less than half of conventional cast in situ
construction
Independent of adverse weather conditions during construction
Continuing erection
Quality surveillance system
Opportunities for good architecture
23. Cont….
Healthy buildings
Reduced energy consumption
Environmentally friendly way of building with optimum use of materials,
recycling of waste products, less noise and dust etc.
Cost effective solutions for massive structures
savings can be expected:
Formwork 75% less
Scaffolding 75% to 90% less
Wet Concrete 90% less
Reduction in construction time
Safety in construction
24. Increase in the quality of construction.
Reduction of construction waste
Less skilled labor required
Loose Reinforcement
The amount of loose reinforcement on site is reduced by between 80% and 90%.
Larger Clear Spans
Reducing the number of columns
Composite Action
Prestressed precast elements act compositely with an in situ structural screed (topping), combining the
benefits of precast and in situ construction.
25. Which type of concrete commonly
used in prefabricated
Construction?
a. Self Compacting Concrete
b. Light Weight Concrete
c. Nominal Concrete specified in IS 456.
d. Cellular Concrete
26. Benefits from PFS
Quality, value, Performance
Strength
Durability
Fire resistance
Chemical resistance
Quality Control
Environmental Protection
Weather Flexibility
Waterproof
Easy to install
Modularity
Availability
Efficiency
Spectator
Low maintenance
27. Disadvantages
Leaks can form at joints in prefabricated components.
Transportation costs may be higher for voluminous prefabricated sections than for the
materials of which they are made, which can often be packed more efficiently.
Large prefabricated sections require heavy-duty cranes and precision measurement and
handling to place in position.
Larger groups of buildings from the same type of prefabricated elements tend to look drab and
monotonous.
Site access and storage capacity
Joint details are predefined