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Pci 6 Edition: Handbook History

The document provides an overview of the history and development of the 6th Edition of the PCI Design Handbook. It discusses how PCI was originally formed in 1954 and how the handbook has evolved through several editions to its current 6th Edition published in 2004. Notable modifications in the 6th Edition include updates to reflect more recent codes and standards, expanded and revised content in several chapters, and a new computerized specification format. The handbook provides design guidelines and standards for the precast concrete industry.

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Pci 6 Edition: Handbook History

The document provides an overview of the history and development of the 6th Edition of the PCI Design Handbook. It discusses how PCI was originally formed in 1954 and how the handbook has evolved through several editions to its current 6th Edition published in 2004. Notable modifications in the 6th Edition include updates to reflect more recent codes and standards, expanded and revised content in several chapters, and a new computerized specification format. The handbook provides design guidelines and standards for the precast concrete industry.

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PCI 6 th Edition

Handbook History
Presentation Outline

• PCI history
• Notable modifications to the 6th Edition
• General chapter by chapter overview
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
Goal of PCI

• Develop a standard
practice
Goal of PCI

• Develop a standard
practice
• Benefits of a standard
design practice
– Shared design
research
– Increase engineering
knowledge
– Promote production
efficiency
Publication Timeline
1971 1985 1999
PCI Design Handbook PCI Design Handbook PCI Design Handbook
1st Edition 3st Edition 5st Edition
1978 1992 2004
PCI Design Handbook PCI Design Handbook PCI Design Handbook
2st Edition 4st Edition 6st Edition

1967 2005

1968 1985 1997


Architectural QC Manual Hollow Core Manual Bridge Manual
1st Edition 1970 1st Edition 1st Edition
Structural QC Manual
1st Edition 1973
Architectural Manual
1st Edition 1975
Drafting Handbook
1st Edition
PCI Design Handbook – 1st Edition

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

• Similar to AISC • ACI design code


– Section properties – Load factors
– Design – Code
requirements requirements
– Design equations
– Accepted by
– Standard practice building officials
– Design aids
1st Edition Content

• 377 Pages • Connection design


• Product applications • Architectural topics
and materials • Tolerances
• Preliminary design • Other considerations
• Building analysis and • Specifications and
design standard practice
• Components design • General design
• Product handling and information
bracing
PCI Design Handbook – 6th Edition

• Motivation
– ACI 318-02
– IBC 2003
– ASCE 7 - 2002
– Reflect the most recent research
• 736 pages, 111 more than the 5th
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
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
Notable Modifications

• Ch. 4, Component Design


– Flexure and shear upgraded to reflect ACI
318-02
– Torsion returns to 4th edition methods
– Changes regarding stress limits
Notable Modifications

• Ch. 6, Connection Design


– New method to design headed studs
– Updated connection design
– Limit State Weld Procedure Presented
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
Notable Modifications

• Ch. 10, Specifications and Standard


Practices
– Created a computerized specification.
– Created a Standard of Practice
Chapter 1 – Applications and Materials

• Overview of
precast concrete
Applications and Materials

• Overview of precast
concrete
• Applications
– Shows many
uses of precast
concrete
Applications and Materials

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

• Overview of precast
concrete
• Applications
– Shows many uses of
precast concrete
• Material Discussion
• Production
Process
Chapter 2 – Preliminary Design

• Preliminary analysis
• Deck members
• Beams
• Compression
members
• Piles
Chapter 3 – Analysis and Design

• Lateral analysis • Volume changes


• Total building • Shear wall systems
analysis • Moment resisting
• Structural loads frames
• Structural integrity • Diaphragm design
Chapter 4 – Design of Precast Components

• Flexure • Prestress loss


• Shear • Camber and
• Torsion deflection
• Beams with ledges • Compression
• Bearing members
• Special
considerations
Chapter 5 – Product Handling and Bracing

• Stripping and
Handling Forces
and Stresses
• Yarding and storage
• Transportation
• Erection
• Erection bracing
Chapter 6 – Design of Connections

• Loads and load factors • Concrete brackets or


• Connection design criteria corbels
• Connection hardware and • Structural steel corbels
load transfer devices • Hanger connections
• Headed concrete anchor • Bearing pads
design • Column bases
• Structural steel design • Moment connections
• Welding • Typical connections for
lateral load resisting
system
Chapter 7 – Architectural Precast Concrete

• Types and functions of


architectural concrete
panels
• Structural Design
considerations
• Veneered Panels
Chapter 8 – Tolerances for Precast concrete

• Product tolerances
• Erection tolerances
• Clearances

• Interfacing tolerances
• Volume changes
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
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
Chapter 11 – General Design Information

• Beam Tables
General Design Information

• Beam Tables
• Material
properties
General Design Information

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

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

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

• Beam Tables
• Material properties
• Bolts, Nuts, and
Washers
• Rebar Detailing
• Welding Information
• Design
information
Questions?

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