PRE-CAST CONCRETE

PRE-CAST CONCRETE

1. be fabricated in a control envi. then transport to site

2. standardised outcome, faster work progress

3. USES: structure of a building ,bridge or civil works(primary structure or self-supporting panel type elements)

   • footings, retaining walls, walls, columns

4. JOINTS

   • CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
     • one pre-cast element meets another
   • STRUCTURAL JOINTS
   • greatly depend on the aesthetic outcome

5. finishes

6. CONSIDERATION: limited in size(transport), one site changes are very difficult to incorporate