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COURSE OUTLINE
Module 1: Introduction to Precast
○Common precast products : infrastructure / building architectural / structural
○Benefits compared to CIS method
○Importance of specifications for quality pc elements
Module 2: Specifications & Performance Requirements
○Structural design considerations: strength & connections
○Prescriptive specifications/ quality management system
○Fresh concrete properties: workability, consistency & temperature
○Performance requirements: strength and durability
○Sustainability considerations
Module 3: Raw Materials for Concrete in Precast
○Cement and SCM
○Aggregates
○Admixtures and their effects
○Other special materials
Module 4: Codes and Mix Design
○Local and international codes and standards
○Mix Design and trial mixes
○Fresh and hardened concrete test
○Compliance and regulatory requirements
Module 5: Production Requirements & Quality Control
○Batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting, curing
○Formwork, rebars and cast in items
○Handling storage
○Plant certifications and qualification, quality procedures
○Common defects: crack and shrinkage
Module 6: Case studies and best practices
○Real-world examples & lessons learned
○Discussion on challenges and solutions
○Trends and innovations in concrete technology
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