UNIT 1:
Introduction-Need for prefabrication – Principles – Materials – Modular coordination – Standardization –Systems – Production – Transportation – Erection.

UNIT 2:
Prefabricated components-Behavior of structural components – Large panel constructions – Construction of roof and floor slabs – Wall panels – Columns – Shear walls

UNIT 3:
DESIGN PRINCIPLES Disuniting of structures- Design of cross section based on efficiency of material used – Problems in design because of joint flexibility – Allowance for joint deformation.

UNIT 4:
Joints in Structural Members-Joints for different structural connections – Dimensions and detailing – Design of expansion joints

UNIT 5:
Design of abnormal load: Progressive collapse – Code provisions – Equivalent design loads for considering abnormal effects such as earthquakes, cyclones, etc., – Importance of avoidance of progressive collapse.