What are the Advantages and Challenges of Precast Panel Building Construction?

 Precast Panel Building is an essential part of the construction process. Since the beginning of the construction industry, definite usage of concrete has emerged and has gained popularity, also providing considerable advantages as per its durability and artful utility. Every sector or service has its basic key features that add to its uniqueness and also mitigate its SWOTs i.e its Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Threat. Herein, we shall discuss the advantages along with the challenges that are faced during the construction phase of the Precast Panel Building.

 

There are mountains of advantages to using Precast Concrete, some of the perquisites are as follows:

 

1. Adherence to the Quality:

Precast Panel Concrete benefits from sticking to the usage of the right quality and quantity of the raw materials and preparation of a versatile finished product. The structure thus produced is certified and claimed as high in quality. The team comes for inspection from the commencement of the production until the process ends. Therefore, it becomes necessary for the managers and on-site workers to maintain the quality-proof product and deliver the prime products to the client.   

 

2. Modern Enhancement:

The modern approach toward the Precast Panel Building Construction has led to the popularity of the Precast Panel Structure. Several shapes, sizes, rough drafts, and textured patterns are formed and used in the construction of the Precast Panel Building, for its enhancement. This adds considerable value to the project and the entire unit. The material used in the construction process is highly responsive according to the needs of the clients, also considering the environmental factors.

 

3. Longevity and Strength:

Precast Panel Building Construction benefits the owner with its long-term durability and low maintenance in the preservation of the actual appearance of the building. For higher durability, the consistent requirements of the cement and other components of the building are required for controlling the environment and other factors of the construction. Additional flexibility is added when the same or other different concretes are mixed for the formation of a single unit, providing richness to the overall structure and benefiting the manufacturing unit.

 

4. Life Cost of Precast Panel Building Construction:

The cost cycle must be evaluated before commencing the designing process. The structure, design, and the building are prepared, considering the intended life, low maintenance of the building, and sustaining to higher savings. The panels are cooler and pleasing to the human eye, air as well as watertight, that do not require coloring of the walls. This ensures the desirability of the building in the future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every aspect has two sides, while rendering the advantages it also has to face the challenges that are even caused naturally, due to human error or the physical features of the element or the component used.

Hereinbelow are some of the challenges faced at the time of Panel Precast Building Construction:

 

1. Fastening of the Precast Joints:

Bolting is a major problem faced at the construction sites, during the manufacturing of precast concrete joints. At the initials, the joints are separately made and are apart from each other, for this reason, they are to some degrees feeble in nature. The weakening of the joints, in view of not using the appropriate amount of adhesive amidst the joints. However, this problem can be avoided, and when sequential steps and instructions are followed at the time of preparation and application of the adhesive takes place. It must be ensured that the joints are free from dust or dirt, and properly cleaned and dried before the application.  

 

2. Shipment of the Product:

Transportation of the product is the second most challenging task that is faced at the time of construction. Proper communication must be followed between the manufacturer and the on-site manager, before dispatching the finished product of precast. The major issue of shipping is the weightage and the structure of precast concrete, the carriage makes it a challenging task for the workers. For larger quality structures, bigger trucks are hired and various preparation is followed for the purpose of transportation of the product from one place to another. The routes through which the product will be passed are surveyed for smooth movement. Conventional trailing companies shall be hired, who are aware of the rules and regulations of precast transportation. The team split the structures into various sections, to reduce the weight and size of the joints, which helps in easy transportation. The company follows various steps and methods to overcome the challenge of shipment.

 

3. Unloading and Furnishing:

This is the major challenge faced by the on-site workers and the managers of the Panel Precast Building Construction. For offloading, huge cranes and equipment are required. Encompassing cranes is a risky task to be associated with at the time of lifting the devices. Proper ropes and rigs must be used to prevent the downfall of the structures. The crane companies have a clear idea about before and after the installation of the product.

 

4. Composition of the Subsoil:

The formation of the subsoil is an important task for the constructors for the successful implementation of the Precast Concrete Installation. A weak subgrade settles inaccurately over the earth causing breakage or cracks. This challenge can be prevented, if the soil thus made is properly structured with accurate consistency. The surface must be cleared and cleared appropriately and unwanted debris must be removed. The removal and the clearance lead to the leveling of the ground and makes the settlement easy. The area must be flattened, ensuring the structure stays in place without the creation of any problems.

 

5. Absence of Adaptability:

Panel Precast Building Construction is challenging in a way that it lacks the flexibility, as and when the structure is formed and delivered. For avoiding the situation, structures are thus prepared to utilize thin wall knockouts, which are sections of the precast wall specifically designed to be thinner and allowable to break through the area needed. This provides more flexibility in where the location of the pipe penetration occurs in the precast wall.

 

6. Mending the Cracks:

During the constitution period, the precast structures can get cracks or breakages, due to poor and rough treatment and methods of construction. For mending the cracks, three types of repairing processes are followed: Structural Repairing, Cosmetic Repairing, and Architectural Repairings.

● Structural Repairing is concerned with repairing all the elevated areas. The structural engineers follow a detailed process of repairing the cracks and making it strong and good to handle

● Cosmetic Repairing is applied outside the appearance of the concrete including filling the pits or crude wax area. Often cement or sand is used for its application.

● Architectural Repairing relates to the mix-matching of color and textures together

 

Precast Concrete overcomes the challenges faced and remains durable for a longer period of time. If you are facing the same issues or challenges, you can reach Steel Construction Detailing to overcome them and get your work outsourced to a renowned construction unit.