Using of precast units in isolated footings for skeleton buildings in lraq

Authors

• Azad Atoof M. Raoof, Department of Architectural Engineering, University of Technology - Iraq, Baghdad, Iraq
• Bahaa Issa Yadco
• Sahar Hilal Abdul Rida Al-Dujaili, Department of Architecture University of Technology Baghdad - Iraq

Keywords

Using of precast units

Document Type

Original Study

Abstract

The aim of this study is to propose a system for using precast units inisolated footings used in skeleton buildings in Iraq as an altemative to theconventional methods.Comprehensive analysis to these conventional methods was made, theiradvantages and disadvantages are speci{ied, then the precast system altemative waspropor"d which is compared with the conventional methods fiom technical, execution& duration factors .The results and the conclusions of the study show a marked privellage of theproposed precast footing system comparing with the conventional methods.

Recommended Citation

M. Raoof, Azad Atoof; Yadco, Bahaa Issa; and Abdul Rida Al-Dujaili, Sahar Hilal (2004) "Using of precast units in isolated footings for skeleton buildings in lraq," Iraqi Journal of Architecture and Planning: Vol. 4: Iss. 1, Article 8.