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  • The Consideration of Weep Holes in NiCore™ Plank

    Concrete is a porous material that absorbs water and as a result, a floor or roof comprised of hollow-core planks is not a waterproof system by itself, and NiCore™ Planks are no exception. This is true not only for the finished system, where planks exposed to the elements must be protected by a permanent waterproof […]
    November 25, 2024
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    Prestressed vs. Post-Tension Concrete

    In a companion blog we investigated why and how precast concrete is prestressed. If you have not yet read that blog, we recommend that you do so before launching into this topic. We began by exploring the fundamental mechanics and performance of prestressed concrete beams in contrast with conventionally reinforced concrete beams, and then proceeded […]
    October 23, 2024

    Grade Transition at Walls in Precast Concrete Parking Structures

    It is almost inevitable that precast parking structures at some point encounter a change in grade between the exterior and interior of the structure. Grade changes are not limited to sites with variable topography, but they also occur on relatively level sites as the interior vehicular ramp(s) begin their ascent from the ground floor to […]
    August 27, 2024
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    Electric Vehicle Loads in Precast Concrete Parking Structures

    Precast concrete parking structures have been designed for the IBC-prescribed minimum live load of 40 psf with the introduction of IBC 2000, and this provision is still contained in IBC 2021 and ASCE 7-22. Both these codes prescribe the 40 psf uniform live load with a nonconcurrent 3.0 K concentrated load applied over a 4½” […]
    August 23, 2024
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    Precast Concrete vs. Site-Cast Concrete

    Jump-To: What is Precast Concrete? What is Site Cast Concrete? Advantage of Precast Comparing Precast vs. Site Cast Concrete Examples of Precast Buildings Finding a Quality Precast Manufacturer   Precast concrete or site-cast concrete? Asking yourself this question is essential for any construction project, as the choice largely depends on your needs. Precast concrete is incredibly versatile […]
    February 1, 2024
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