State-of-the-art of prefabricated construction for high-rise buildings in Thailand | |
| Author | Prawaite Muangngam |
| Call Number | Thesis ; no. ST-97-18 |
| Subject(s) | Precast concrete construction Tall buildings--Thailand |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for degree of Master of Engineering. |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ST-97-18 |
| Abstract | Over the past few years, new prefabricated construction systems were introduced for high-rise buildings in Thailand. The objective of this study is to conduct a survey on the newly-developed prefabricated construction systems used for high-rise building. The study emphasized on the structural performance, manufacture, handling and installation and other relevant factors of using prefabricated construction. Two large construction projects in Thailand using newly-developed prefabricated construction system were identified and studied in detail. The first project namely Athlete Village for 13th Asian Games utilized the loadbearing wall system whereas the second case study which is called Pisal Hi-Tech Condotown adopted the so-called tilt-up construction system. With regard to· their structural performance, casting and handling techniques, construction time and cost, the following conclusions can be made. The tilt-up construction system using stack cast technique was an efficient and effective solution for high-rise building construction. The main requirement for the application of this technique was the availability of space at the construction site and proper planning in casting and installation of the prefabricated components. Lightweight concrete played an important role as the appropriate material in making prefabricated components. Its use facilitated the handling problem and enabled the use of large panels. The cost of foundation can also be reduced if this material is used. The prefabricated construction system using loadbearing walls is recommended for large construction projects of which the duration of construction is restricted and high quality of work is required. |
| Year | 1997 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ST-97-18 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Civil and Infrastucture Engineering (DCIE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Structural Engineering (STE) /Former Name = Structural Engineering and Construction (ST) |
| Chairperson(s) | Pichai Nimityongskul |
| Examination Committee(s) | Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai;Wijeyewickrema, Anil C.;Pennung Warnitchai |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Thai Government (RTG). |
| Degree | Thesis (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1997 |