PRECAST CONCRETE PROCESS A large number of concrete structures (about 6% of the building frame market) are precast. The individual components are prefabricated off site then taken to site where they are erected. The following figures illustrate the precast concrete ...
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WHAT IS PRECAST CONCRETE?
Precast concrete is cast under factory controlled conditions and not erected on site until it is fully hardened. Just like in-situ concrete, precast concrete can be plain, reinforced or prestressed concrete. Cast in-situ concrete is formed on site using traditional ...
Prestressed Concrete- Advantages and Disadvantages
Prestressed concrete is the most durable, reliable and strongest concrete that is widely used for the construction of mega buildings and bridges. It is a type of concrete in which high-strength tendons placed in tension regions of the cross-section are ...
Precast Cement Concrete Blocks in Masonry Construction
The term precast refers to the fact that the cement concrete blocks are formed and hardened before they are brought to the job site. They are manufactured in a factory under controlled conditions ensuring the production of high-quality blocks. The ...