Precast Structures & Frames
Brochure gives design info on precast structures and frames.
Recent building code revisions, with extensive sprinkler trade-offs and other concessions, have significantly reduced structural fire protection and related life safety. Learn more about fire safe design.
Projects in the region show how to take advantage of a precast structure. (INSIGHT Summer 2007)
Resources
To learn more about precast structures and frames, PCI-IW offers design firms in Illinois and Wisconsin a lunch and learn on precast frames. [link to box lunches]
Precast structures can take several forms, including precast columns and beams with panelized cladding or load-bearing precast walls and double-tee or hollowcore flooring. One of the best ways to learn about the topic is to contact a local producer. To find a producer in this area, check out our list of structural precast producers.