1. PCI 6 th Edition Handbook History

2. Presentation Outline PCI history Notable modifications to the 6 th Edition General chapter by chapter overview

3. Formation of PCI PCI was originated by 6 Florida companies Founded in 1954 Director - Martin P. Korn President - Douglas Cone Initially consisted of 6 plants and has grown to 278 plants currently

4. Goal of PCI Develop a standard practice

5. Goal of PCI Develop a standard practice Benefits of a standard design practice –Shared design research –Increase engineering knowledge –Promote production efficiency

6. Publication Timeline

7. PCI Design Handbook – 1 st Edition Motivation –Standard approach to design –Illustrate application of product –Assist design practices –Disseminate consistent product specifications

8. PCI Design Handbook – 1 st Edition Similar to AISC –Section properties –Design requirements –Design equations –Standard practice –Design aids ACI design code –Load factors –Code requirements –Accepted by building officials

9. 1 st Edition Content 377 Pages Product applications and materials Preliminary design Building analysis and design Components design Product handling and bracing Connection design Architectural topics Tolerances Other considerations Specifications and standard practice General design information

10. PCI Design Handbook – 6 th Edition Motivation –ACI 318-02 –IBC 2003 –ASCE 7 - 2002 –Reflect the most recent research 736 pages, 111 more than the 5 th

11. Review Process Handbook Committee –Industry Producer Engineers, Industry Engineering Consultants, and Academia Technical Activities Committee (TAC) –Industry Producer Engineers, Industry Engineering Consultants, and Academia Blue Ribbon Review Committee –Industry Producer Engineers, Industry Engineering Consultants, and Academia

12. Notable Modifications Ch. 2, Preliminary Design –Upgraded to reflect ACI 318-02 load factors Ch. 3, Analysis and Design –Complete revision due to the introduction of IBC and modification to ASCE codes –Examples revised to match code

13. Notable Modifications Ch. 4, Component Design –Flexure and shear upgraded to reflect ACI 318-02 –Torsion returns to 4 th edition methods –Changes regarding stress limits

14. Notable Modifications Ch. 6, Connection Design –New method to design headed studs –Updated connection design –Limit State Weld Procedure Presented

15. Notable Modifications Ch. 9, Thermal, Acoustical, fire and other considerations –Sandwich panel research added –Fire resistance added to reflect current code –Vibration has been rewriting –Cracking repair and maintenance has been rewritten

16. Notable Modifications Ch. 10, Specifications and Standard Practices –Created a computerized specification. –Created a Standard of Practice

17. Chapter 1 – Applications and Materials Overview of precast concrete

18. Applications and Materials Overview of precast concrete Applications –Shows many uses of precast concrete

19. Applications and Materials Overview of precast concrete Applications –Shows many uses of precast concrete Material Discussion

20. Applications and Materials Overview of precast concrete Applications –Shows many uses of precast concrete Material Discussion Production Process

21. Chapter 2 – Preliminary Design Preliminary analysis Deck members Beams Compression members Piles

22. Chapter 3 – Analysis and Design Lateral analysis Total building analysis Structural loads Structural integrity Volume changes Shear wall systems Moment resisting frames Diaphragm design

23. Chapter 4 – Design of Precast Components Flexure Shear Torsion Beams with ledges Bearing Prestress loss Camber and deflection Compression members Special considerations

24. Chapter 5 – Product Handling and Bracing Stripping and Handling Forces and Stresses Yarding and storage Transportation Erection Erection bracing

25. Chapter 6 – Design of Connections Loads and load factors Connection design criteria Connection hardware and load transfer devices Headed concrete anchor design Structural steel design Welding Concrete brackets or corbels Structural steel corbels Hanger connections Bearing pads Column bases Moment connections Typical connections for lateral load resisting system

26. Chapter 7 – Architectural Precast Concrete Types and functions of architectural concrete panels Structural Design considerations Veneered Panels

27. Chapter 8 – Tolerances for Precast concrete Product tolerances Erection tolerances Clearances Interfacing tolerances Volume changes

28. Chapter 9 – Thermal, Acoustical, Fire Thermal properties of precast concrete Acoustical properties of precast concrete Fire resistance Sandwich panels Quality assurance and control Concrete coatings and joint sealants Vibration in concrete structures Cracking repair and maintenance Segmental construction

29. Chapter 10 – Specifications, Standard Practice Guide specification for precast concrete Guide specifications for structural precast concrete with commercial architectural finish Guide specifications for architectural precast concrete Standard practice recommendations Recommendations on responsibility for design and construction PCI standard design practice

30. Chapter 11 – General Design Information Beam Tables

31. General Design Information Beam Tables Material properties

32. General Design Information Beam Tables Material properties Bolts, Nuts, and Washers

33. General Design Information Beam Tables Material properties Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Rebar Detailing

34. General Design Information Beam Tables Material properties Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Rebar Detailing Welding Information

35. General Design Information Beam Tables Material properties Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Rebar Detailing Welding Information Design information

36. Questions?