International Journal of Engineering and Technology

The use of precast element enables the possibility of developing and simplifying the construction and facilitates the introduction of new technological methods. The usage of precast concrete began about 70 years ago. Till now the technology has maintained its status in the construction industry as “The Least Understood form of Construction”. The advantages of the pre-cast construction are not explored by most part of the world especially by the developing countries. In the competition between precast and monolithic structures, prefabrication gains an ever increasing prominence because it is accompanied by the improvement of quality, while the requirement in materials, working time and cost shows a decreased tendency. This paper presents the results of a two dimensional 3-bay G+5 storeyed prefabricated frame subjected to lateral loading. The joints in beam column junction and joints in beam to beam connection were strengthened by specially designed steel bolts and L-angles by welding and bolting. The frame was subjected to lateral cyclic load until failure. The results are compared with ANSYS model. The efficiency and performance of beam-column joints and beam-beam joints were studied and the behaviour of prefabricated frame is compared with monolithic frame.