Load bearing concrete precast panels new method for high-rise apartments case study in Vietnam

Abstract

Load bearing Concrete Precast Panel has been used around the world. However they are used in high rise buildings (up to 70 floors) just in recent years. Australia is pioneering in the world in the construction of high rise apartment buildings. In this study we would like to introduce this new solution to replace traditional cast in situ construction in Vietnam. With this approach we would change the way we normaly perform structural design not only the frame structures but also the foundations. Construction methodology as well as construction time could be improved considerably. Construction cost and durability are also another advantages. Using precast panels will help us in getting large numbers of buildings with low cost investment but  “quick, cheap, nice, durably” achievement in high rise apartment investment. This case study is carried out for an appartment construction project in Vietnam totally with precast panels as verticall load bearing and shearing walls together with architectural façade precast panels. Both appropriate Australia and Vietnamese Standards have been adopted in the design. The stability of the structures have been proved and new solution achieves cost saving comparable to cast in situ construction.