PCI 6th EditionPCI 6th Edition
Handbook History
Presentation OutlinePresentation Outline
• PCI history
• Notable modifications to the 6th Edition
• General chapter by chapter overview
Formation of PCIFormation 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 PCIGoal of PCI
• Develop a standard practice
Goal of PCIGoal of PCI
• Develop a standard practice
• Benefits of a standard design practice– Shared design
research– Increase engineering
knowledge– Promote production
efficiency
1967 2005
1971PCI Design Handbook
1st Edition
1978PCI Design Handbook
2st Edition
1992PCI Design Handbook
4st Edition
2004PCI Design Handbook
6st Edition
1999PCI Design Handbook
5st Edition
1968Architectural QC Manual
1st Edition 1970Structural QC Manual
1st Edition 1973Architectural Manual
1st Edition 1975Drafting Handbook
1st Edition
1985Hollow Core Manual
1st Edition
1985PCI Design Handbook
3st Edition
1997Bridge Manual
1st Edition
Publication TimelinePublication Timeline
PCI Design Handbook – 1st EditionPCI Design Handbook – 1st Edition
• Motivation– Standard approach to design– Illustrate application of product – Assist design practices– Disseminate consistent product
specifications
PCI Design Handbook – 1st EditionPCI Design Handbook – 1st 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
1st Edition Content1st 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
PCI Design Handbook – 6th EditionPCI 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 ProcessReview 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 ModificationsNotable 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 ModificationsNotable 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 ModificationsNotable Modifications
• Ch. 6, Connection Design– New method to design headed studs– Updated connection design– Limit State Weld Procedure Presented
Notable ModificationsNotable 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 ModificationsNotable Modifications
• Ch. 10, Specifications and Standard Practices– Created a computerized specification.– Created a Standard of Practice
Chapter 1 – Applications and MaterialsChapter 1 – Applications and Materials
• Overview of precast concrete
Applications and MaterialsApplications and Materials
• Overview of precast concrete
• Applications– Shows many
uses of precast concrete
Applications and MaterialsApplications and Materials
• Overview of precast concrete
• Applications– Shows many uses of
precast concrete
• Material Discussion
Applications and MaterialsApplications and Materials
• Overview of precast concrete
• Applications– Shows many uses of
precast concrete
• Material Discussion
• Production Process
Chapter 2 – Preliminary DesignChapter 2 – Preliminary Design
• Preliminary analysis• Deck members• Beams• Compression
members• Piles
Chapter 3 – Analysis and DesignChapter 3 – Analysis and Design
• Lateral analysis• Total building
analysis• Structural loads• Structural integrity
• Volume changes• Shear wall systems• Moment resisting
frames• Diaphragm design
Chapter 4 – Design of Precast ComponentsChapter 4 – Design of Precast Components
• Flexure• Shear• Torsion• Beams with ledges• Bearing
• Prestress loss• Camber and
deflection• Compression
members• Special
considerations
Chapter 5 – Product Handling and Bracing
Chapter 5 – Product Handling and Bracing
• Stripping and Handling Forces and Stresses
• Yarding and storage• Transportation• Erection• Erection bracing
Chapter 6 – Design of ConnectionsChapter 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
Chapter 7 – Architectural Precast ConcreteChapter 7 – Architectural Precast Concrete
• Types and functions of architectural concrete panels
• Structural Design considerations
• Veneered Panels
Chapter 8 – Tolerances for Precast concreteChapter 8 – Tolerances for Precast concrete
• Product tolerances• Erection tolerances• Clearances
• Interfacing tolerances• Volume changes
Chapter 9 – Thermal, Acoustical, FireChapter 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 PracticeChapter 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 InformationChapter 11 – General Design Information
• Beam Tables
General Design InformationGeneral Design Information
• Beam Tables
• Material properties
General Design InformationGeneral Design Information
• Beam Tables• Material properties
• Bolts, Nuts, and Washers
General Design InformationGeneral Design Information
• Beam Tables• Material properties• Bolts, Nuts, and
Washers
• Rebar Detailing
General Design InformationGeneral Design Information
• Beam Tables• Material properties• Bolts, Nuts, and
Washers• Rebar Detailing
• Welding Information
General Design InformationGeneral Design Information
• Beam Tables• Material properties• Bolts, Nuts, and
Washers• Rebar Detailing• Welding Information
• Design information
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