Application of the Fujita Reinforced Precast Concrete (FRPC) Method to a Large Scale Shopping Complex

Shoppers Plaza Yokosuka

Abstract

Fujita Corporation has developed its own reinforced precast concrete system (FRPC) to facilitate site erection of reinforced concrete frames. The system has been successfully applied to more than 30 large projects. For this project, Fujita reviewed the entire FRPC system with particular attention to, (1) organization of the manufacturing method. (2) application of the FRPC system to secondary structural members, for example balconies, as well as the main structural frame. (3) quality control procedures. Manufacture of the precast members was carried out at both a permanent precast plant and at a site plant which resulted in substantial time and cost savings. This paper presents Fujita's observations on O comparative labour productivity at the two production plants. R application of the FRPC system to secondary structural members by reference to actual examples. O quality control from detailed monitoring and testing during and after manufacture and erection.