550.1R-01
Emulating Cast-in-Place Detailing in Precast Concrete Structures
2001, 16 pp.
$39.50

This report provides engineers with a practical guide for detailing precast concrete structures that should meet building code requirements in all seismic regions by emulating cast-in-place reinforced concrete design. This report also provides information that shows how emulative precast concrete structures can address any or all of the provisions in accordance with ACI 318-99, including those of Chapter 21, if special attention in directed to detailing the joints and splices between precast components.

Contents:
Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - General design procedures

2.1-Selected a structural system

2.1.1-Shear walls

2.1.2-Box structures

2.1.3-Moment-resisting frames

2.1.4-Dual systems-frames and shear walls

2.2-Ductility and hinges

2.3-Design and analysis procedures

2.3.1-Moment frames

2.3.2-Shear walls

Chapter 3-Systems Components

Chapter 4-Connection of precast elements

4.1-Connections in wall systems

4.2-Connections in frame systems

4.3-Other connections-floor diaphragms

4.4-Special materials and devices

Chapter 5-Guidelines for fabrication, transportation, erection, and inspection

Chapter 6-Examples of emulative precast concrete structures

Chapter 7-Summary and conclusions

Chapter 8-References

8.1-Referenced standards and reports

8.2-Cited references

8.3-Other references