FIB 43: Structural connections for precast concrete buildings

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FIB Bulletin 43 - Structural Connections for Precast Concrete Buildings

Author: FIB Task Group 6.2 | Size: 9.72 MB | Format: PDF | Quality: Original preprint | Publisher: International Federation for Structural Concrete (fib) | Year: 2008 | pages: 369 | ISBN: 978-2-88394-083-3

Connections are among the most essential parts in precast structures. Their performance
relates to the structural limit states, as well as to manufacture, erection and maintenance of the
structure itself. Proper design of connections is one major key to a successful prefabrication.
The literature on this matter mostly illustrates classical solutions, often well known, but an
explanation of a general design philosophy for the design of connections was necessary. In
fact, the engineer, confronted with particular problems in his daily practice, does not always
have the theoretical basis to find the most appropriate solutions.
fib Commission 6 “Prefabrication” therefore formed a Task Group – TG 6.2 – who drafted
this Guide to Good Practice with the goal of filling this gap. Its philosophy focuses on the
knowledge of the behaviour of a whole structure, of the mechanisms and paths of force
transfer within the connections and of their interaction with the structural members. Indeed,
such knowledge is the base for assessing the safety and reliability of usual types of
connections and to develop innovative design.
The Task Group has been working during several years, to collect and discuss information
and studies about the different aspects intervening in the design of structural connections for
precast concrete structures. The result is a voluminous document, with a comprehensive
survey of basic principles and design guidelines, illustrated by several examples of adequate
solutions.
Throughout these years, the Commission, chaired by the undersigned persons, supported the
activity of the Task Group with comments and discussion. However the merit for the
finalization of the work into this Guide must be acknowledged as mainly due to the
tenaciousness of its Convener, Prof. Björn Engström of Chalmers University, Sweden.

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FIB 43: Structural connections for precast concrete buildings

Size: 11 MB | Format: PDF | Quality: Unspecified | Publisher: FIB - The International Federation for Structural Concrete (fédération internationale du béton) | Year: 2008 | Pages: 369 | ISBN: 9782883940833

Connections are among the most essential parts in precast structures. Their performance relates to the structural limit states, as well as to manufacture of the precast elements and erection and maintenance of the structure itself. Proper design of connections is one major key to a successful prefabrication.

The principal aim of fib Bulletin 43 is to encourage good practice in the design of structural connections in precast concrete structures. This is achieved through a good understanding of structural connections as parts of the overall structural system and of basic force transferring mechanisms.

The bulletin consists of two parts; the first part concerns general considerations and philosophy in the design of structural connections, and the second part deals with basic force transferring mechanisms within structural connections. The main focus is on the design of structural connections with regard to their structural function in ordinary design situations in the serviceability and ultimate limit states, and in accidental/abnormal design situations, like fire, lack of fit and impact/accidental loads. Other aspects considered include production, handling and site erection of elements, building physics, durability and maintenance.

Bulletin 43 applies to structural connections for precast concrete buildings, although the information on basic force transfer mechanisms can also be applicable to other types of prefabricated structures.

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