Precast concrete is reinforced concrete constructed by industrialized methods. It is characterized by dividing the building into components, which are manufactured in a precast concrete plant, and transported by special transportation equipment to the site.
About the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute: PCI is a technical institute and trade association representing the precast concrete industry. PCI’s mission is to develop, maintain, and disseminate knowledge for the design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures, supporting innovation and best practices.
Architectural precast panel use has increased because of the nature of concrete as a material and the fact that prefabricated components add to construction eficiency. By exposing decorative aggregates, using veneer facing materials, and by varying sizes, shapes, and textures of panels, the engineer/ architect can respond creatively to client ...
The “Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures.
Some concrete piles (precast piles) are cast in a plant before driving, which allows controlled inspection of all phases of manufacture. Other piles are cast-in-place (CIP), a term used in this report to designate piles made of concrete placed into a previously-driven, enclosed container.
The proper detailing and design of precast concrete connections are essential to the performance of a precast concrete structure. This guide provides information on design, detailing, and construc-tion of connections between precast members in jointed systems, including moment frame and structural wall systems.
This guide presents recommendations for precast concrete wall panels. It should be used with ACI 318-08, “Building Code Requirements for Structural Reinforced C