Precast & Modular Construction (CE-603 (B)) - Important Questions

Explain the concept, aims, basics, and need/significance of modular coordination and standardization in prefabricated structures.

Discuss the production, transportation and erection of precast / prefabricated elements, including important aspects and considerations.

Explain the different types of structural systems used in prefabricated structures.

List the systems of prefabrication and state their advantages and disadvantages.

Write short notes on modular planning for a residential apartment and box prefabricates.

Discuss the need for prefabrication in construction industry.

Explain the classification / types of wall panels (and shear walls).

Design and check safety including shear of a restrained reinforced concrete wall panel under combined vertical and horizontal loads.

Explain the manufacturing process of roof and floor slabs with a flow chart.

Write a brief note on Column structures.

Discuss the various factors which influence the response of precast structural components.

State the merits and demerits of the constructions of large panels.

Compare the benefits of shear wall over the conventional load bearing brick masonry wall.

Distinguish between one-way and two-way prefabricated slabs.

What are the steps involved in the process of disuniting of prefabricated structures?

Analyse the problems in design because of joint flexibility.

Illustrate the design of cross-section based on efficiency of the materials.

What precautions should be taken during disuniting of structures?

Explain connections and joints for wall panels and list the different types of connections.

Compare the merits and demerits of expansion joints in prefabricated structures.

Explain expansion joint and flexibility joint.

List the general recommendations for the design of an expansion joint.

Illustrate the IS code provision for abnormal effects.

Explain the codal provisions for calculating the equivalent static design earthquake load.

Distinguish between earthquake intensity and earthquake magnitude.

Describe in brief about any two of the following: