Oct 15, 2025 · Precast concrete is reinforced concrete constructed by industrialized methods. It is characterized by dividing the building into components, which are manufactured in a precast …

Apr 2, 2025 · 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The church construction incorporated decorative precast elements that were embedded in the tilt-up panels (Fig. 1.1 and 1.2). Collins stated that railroads, during the period before World War I, …

The Code was developed using a consensus process and addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including cast-in-place, precast, shotcrete, plain, nonprestressed, …

The committee in JCI, TC183A “Technical Committee on Design Concept for Precast and Prestressed Concrete Structural Components including Connections” chair Dr. Tomohiro Miki, …

The American Concrete Institute offers a comprehensive suite of codes that support design professionals in delivering high-quality concrete projects around the world. From structural …

A. Form release agents ease formwork removal, extending the useful life of a form and improving the smoothness and texture of concrete surfaces. Two main types