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Precast Concrete Connections

Marvin Liebler, PE


Course Outline

     (1)  General Considerations
          (a)  Durability
          (b)  Fire Resistance
          (c)  Tolerances and Clearances
     (2)  Details
          (a)  Reinforcing Bar Development
          (b)  Volumetric Changes
          (c)  Grout
          (d)  Shear-Friction
          (e)  Epoxy Anchors
     (3)  Supporting Structures
          (a)  Corbels
          (b)  Connection Angles
     (4)  References

This course includes a multiple choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

Intended Audience

(1)  Structural Design Engineers
(2)  Precast Concrete Manufacturers
(3)  Construction inspectors
(4)  Architects

Benefit to Attendees

The student will now have a knowledge of precast concrete connections, in sufficient detail to either check or design common connection types.

Course Introduction

This course provides for the study and calculation of precast concrete general considerations, details, and support structures.

Course Content

In this lesson, you are required to download and study the following course content in PDF format:

Precast Concrete Connections

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Course Summary

The course provides sufficient information for the study and design of common precast concrete connections.

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.