Precast Concrete in Winter Conditions Jump-To: Cold Weather Precast Concrete Construction What is Cold Weather Concreting Traditional Cast-in-Place Concrete American Concrete Institute Ratings Raising Ambient Temperature with Artificial Environments Altering Poured Concrete with Additives Additional Problems on Site Pours Solving Cold Weather Concrete Problems Benefits of Using Precast Concrete Structure Components Efficient Use in Harsh Winter Conditions COLD WEATHER […] November 10, 2020 Precast
Precast Concrete Sustainability Jump-To: What is Sustainability? How Precast Concrete is Made Forming and Setting Precast Concrete Sustainability in Concrete Mix Design How Precast Concrete is Sustainable for the Environment Environmental Sustainability Benefits from Precast Concrete What is LEED Certification and How Does Precast Concrete Contribute? LEED Categories and Points Sustainability is a watchword in today’s architectural […] November 10, 2020 Precast
Precast Schools – a Trend on the Rise Jump-To: 9 Reasons the Construction Industry is Turing to Precast Concrete Two Nitterhouse Precast Concrete School Projects Architectural Finishes Allow Color and Texture Selection Nitterhouse Precast Concrete Products Precast concrete construction for school buildings is a definite trend on the rise. The move toward precast concrete components for all sorts of public buildings has increased leaps […] November 10, 2020 Precast
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NiCore™ Plank – Camber & Topping Thickness It is common for precast, prestressed hollow-core slabs to exhibit camber (i.e.: upward deflection), and NiCore™ Planks from Nitterhouse Concrete Products, Inc. (NCP) are no different. Periodically we encounter construction specifications stipulating that the hollow-core slabs are to be cambered to overcome dead load deflection due to self-weight, but such specifications couldn’t be further from […] November 10, 2020 Precast