CPD Precast Evening Series – January / February 2008
In January and February of 2008 the Irish Precast Concrete Association, in conjunction with Engineers Ireland, ran a series of evening courses aimed at Architects, Engineers and those lecturing to Architects, Engineers and other 3rd level construction related courses.
The course consisted of 12 one hour lectures held over six evenings. Those attending were given a broad introduction to the design philosophy and principles, systems and applications, Precast detailing, structural stability, and key issues such as fire resistance and Sustainability. The course also delivered an excellent understanding of Precast Concrete and the benefits of prefabrication.
Module 1 - Date: Jan 10th 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 1 |
Preliminary Design Considerations |
George Jones |
| Lecture 2 |
Precast Building Systems |
Brian O Murchu |
Module Content
Preliminary Precast Design Considerations were addressed including the specific design philosophy and general rules governing Precast concrete construction. This was followed by an introduction to the Precast systems in general, dealing specifically and in detail with those systems available on the Irish market. The lectures were delivered by Precast Design Consultant George Jones and by Brian O Murchu of the Irish Precast Concrete Association.
Module 2 - Date: Jan 17th 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 3 |
Structural Stability |
Dr Kim Elliott |
| Lecture 4 |
Structural Connections |
Dr Kim Elliott |
Module Content
Dr. Kim Elliott, one of Europe’s leading Precast Design Engineers introduced the various techniques for achieving structural stability in Precast concrete structures. The second lecture of the evening, also delivered by Dr. Elliot, addressed typical, tried and tested Precast structural connections which are also fundamental to achieving structural stability.
Module 3 - Date: Jan 24th 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 5 |
Frame & Skeletal Structures |
William de Leeuw |
| Lecture 6 |
Precast Floors |
Padraig Smith |
Module Content
Frame and Skeletal Structures is the most commonly used in Precast technique. The system has a broad range of applications from industrial, commercial, residential, car parks and mixed developments. The lecture was delivered by a design engineer from the Concast Precast Group. The second lecture of the evening dealt with the range of Precast flooring systems available on the Irish market and with the details associated with their use. This lecture was delivered by Design Engineer Padraig Smith of the Irish Concrete Federation.
Module 4 - Date: Jan 31st 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 7 |
Bearing Wall Structures |
Brian O Murchu |
| Lecture 8 |
Architectural Facades |
Vivienne Hand |
Module Content
The lecture on Bearing Wall Structures dealt with the various Precast wall types on the Irish Market, including solid wall and twin-wall and the applications of the various options. The lecture was delivered by Brian O Murchu of the IPCA. Vivienne Hand of Techrete presented on the subject of Architectural Facades and demonstrated the full range of façade technology available from one of Europes leading Precast architectural cladding companies.
Module 5 - Date: Feb 7th 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 9 |
Precast Detailing |
Padraig Smith |
| Lecture 10 |
Precast Fire Resistance |
Dr. Alan O’Connor |
Module Content
The module on Precast Detailing dealt with a range of issues including bearing types, reinforcement, coping with irregular shapes, beam openings and cut outs among other topics. This module was delivered by the Irish Concrete Federation Senior Engineer Padraig Smith. A presentation on Fire resistance by Alan O Connor of Trinity College Dublin dealt with the criteria governing fire resistance, thermal expansion, assessment of fire resistance, member analysis and other key topics.
Module 6 - Date: Feb 14th 2008
| Lecture |
Lecture Title |
Speaker |
| Lecture 11 |
Precast Bridges |
Eamon Stack |
| Lecture 12 |
Precast & Sustainability |
Brian O Murchu |
Module Content
Eamon Stack, Design Engineer with Banagher Concrete, leading manufacturers of Precast bridge beams delivered a presentation on Precast Bridges. This was followed by a presentation on Precast and Sustainability by Brian O Murchu of the Irish Concrete Federation.
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