Plant Visits and Seminars for CE

 Create a Flowchart on how Prestressed Concrete are created from the very start up to the
delivery of the PC to the site.

START

Set up forms.

Clean the forms and surroundings

Place the strands in the form.

Thread the strands through each of the dividers.

Tensioning of Strands (2 to 5 kips)

Put a mark on strand after applying the preload

Tension the strand to the specified level

Check errors in elongation.

A
A
 Did it match five percent? NO

YES Establish the reason.

Set the remaining embeds in place

Pre-pour Quality Control Check C

Cast with Self Consolidating Concrete. Perform minor

Level the surface of the bed evenly.

Minimize the potential for plastic shrinkage cracking

Cure the concrete for 12-16 hours, covered with tarps.

Test the concrete if it has achieved the strength required to detention the
strands (typ. 3500 psi).
B
B
 Burn the strand at each end, cut the strands.

Strip the beam from the form

Minor touch ups on detailing area.

Post-pour Quality Control Check

Are there any defects? YES

Move to storage area.

Load onto the trailer.

Deliver to site.

END

Figure 1. Illustrative flowchart of Process of PC Beams.

Temperature check.

Check for Self-Consolidating Concrete Visual Stability

Check for air content.

Make a cylinder for the later tests.

Figure 2. Illustrative flowchart of QC.

o Safety Equipment - All workers should wear the required safety gear
while on the premises. The equipment must also be kept clean and
maintained. Wearing loose clothing or jewelry while on the job
should be avoided. In addition, people with long hair must keep it
tied back when working with moving machinery.
o Risk Assessment - To protect yourself and those around you, always
be aware of what could go wrong and what you can do to prevent a
potentially dangerous situation. Never take unnecessary risks and
stay calm if you find yourself in a perilous predicament. Every
company should conduct a risk assessment to identify and prevent
work hazards. Some organizations choose to have a safety officer
with special training to recognize and analyze hazards.
o Safety Training - Safety training is essential when working in a plant.
Employees must be aware of all safety procedures, especially as they
pertain to their specific position. Special training should occur
periodically to reduce the risks of accidents.
o Working with Tools - All tools should be kept clean and in perfect
working condition. Any defects should be immediately reported.
Also, no tools should be left in a location not meant for storage.
o Operating Heavy Machinery - Machinery should be in full working
condition and have all the manufacturer’s safety guards installed.
Anytime a malfunction or defect is noticed, go straight to the
maintenance department and review the instruction manual.
Hazardous manual handling continues to be an underrated risk in
many industries. If you’re not trained properly in the technical
aspects of operating certain machinery, don’t use it. After your work
is done, always remember to shut down the machine.
o Maintaining Cleanliness - Keeping your work area clean does
wonders when it comes to preventing accidents. A clean and
organized area helps to create a better, less stressful work
atmosphere. Many factors should be taken into consideration,
including proper ventilation and lighting fixtures.
 o Keeping a Clear Head - Factories can pose a lot of risks, so
maintaining a clear head is mandatory. Working under the influence
of drugs or alcohol should be forbidden. People who must take
certain medications that have side effects should notify their
supervisors.

 Create a Flowchart on how Steel Structural Elements are created.

Figure 3. Illustrative flowchart for Modern-Steel Making Process.