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

Questions?Questions?