{"id":3478,"date":"2015-03-22T14:00:17","date_gmt":"2015-03-22T18:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/legendaryhomesinc.com\/blog\/?p=3478"},"modified":"2015-03-25T12:10:43","modified_gmt":"2015-03-25T16:10:43","slug":"design-options-for-insulated-precast-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendaryhomesinc.com\/blog\/design-options-for-insulated-precast-foundation.html","title":{"rendered":"Design Options for Insulated Precast Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Modular<\/a>Design options for an precast foundation can be chosen when specifying an insulated precast concrete wall panel. These options are non-composite panel design, composite panel design and partially composite panel design.<\/p>\n

Types of Panels for Precast Foundation<\/h3>\n

Non-composite Panels<\/i><\/p>\n

When designing a non-composite panel, the two concrete panels\u00a0work independently of one another to resist any applied loads. Each concrete panels\u00a0will take a portion of the load based on the proportionality of each wythe\u2019s section modulus compared to the other wythe. There is typically a structural or load-bearing precast concrete<\/strong><\/a> and a non-structural or non load-bearing precast concrete. Any dead loading (gravity loading), such as self-weight or window or louver loading is transferred through the wythe connector to the structural wythe. The non load-bearing wythe is essentially \u201changing\u201d from the load-bearing wythe.<\/p>\n

Composite Panels<\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a compositely designed panel, the two precast concretes work together to resist applied loads. A composite panel of the same thickness will be significantly stronger in flexural strength than a non-composite panel of the same thickness. The panel\u00a0connector must be designed to have sufficient shear strength to transfer the horizontal shear between the two concrete panels. Composite insulated precast foundation<\/strong><\/a> wall panels can typically provide a thinner panel section than a non-composite insulated wall panel. However, the savings in concrete material may be at least partially offset by the additional wythe connector costs associated with making a fully composite panel.<\/p>\n

Partially Composite Panels<\/i><\/p>\n

Some wythe connector manufacturers will offer a product that is not 100% composite and also a connector that is not completely non-composite; these are partially composite wythe connectors. This is essentially a hybrid between the two extreme design philosophies (composite and non-composite). The wythe connector manufacturers should be consulted for assistance as to which design philosophy applies to their products.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Topic: Insulated Precast Foundation<\/h2>\n