<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The structural integrity of precast concrete structures mainly depends on the connections between the precast structural elements. The purpose of a connection is to transfer loads, restrain movement, and/or to provide stability to a component or an entire structure. Therefore, the design of connections is one of the most important aspects in the design of precast concrete structures. All the connections should be designed according to the valid codes. All precasters have developed connection details over the years that suit their particular production and erection preferences. It is common that the structural engineer shows the internal forces and connection locations, and the manufacturer’s engineering department provides the final design and details of the connections. This paper describes basic types of connections and joints used in precast concrete structures</p></abstract>

The structural integrity of precast concrete structures mainly depends on the connections between the precast structural elements. The purpose of a connection is to transfer loads, restrain movement, and/or to provide stability to a component or an entire structure. Therefore, the design of connections is one of the most important aspects in the design of precast concrete structures. All the connections should be designed according to the valid codes. All precasters have developed connection details over the years that suit their particular production and erection preferences. It is common that the structural engineer shows the internal forces and connection locations, and the manufacturer’s engineering department provides the final design and details of the connections. This paper describes basic types of connections and joints used in precast concrete structures

Connections and Joints in Precast Concrete Structures

Dept. of Concrete Structures and Bridges, Faculty of Civil Engineering

Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava

Slovak Journal of Civil Engineering

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The structural integrity of precast concrete structures mainly depends on the connections between the precast structural elements. The purpose of a connection...

Connections and Joints in Precast Concrete Structures

Published Online: Apr 03, 2020

Page range: 49 - 56

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2020-0007

Keywords
Concrete, Connections, Precast elements

© 2020 Ivan Holly et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Connections and Joints in Precast Concrete Structures

Published Online: Apr 03, 2020

Page range: 49 - 56

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2020-0007

KeywordsConcrete, Connections, Precast elements

© 2020 Ivan Holly et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 License.

Keywords
Concrete, Connections, Precast elements