Technical Resources
PCI of Illinois and Wisconsin (PCI-IW) is part of the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, a highly respected technical institute with many up-to-date technical publications, such as:
This series of helpful articles give targeted, and concise information on architectural precast design topics. Available for download.
This binder offers an overview of precast concrete's capabilities and design considerations for use in both architectural and structural applications. Available for purchase from PCI bookstore, or contact marketing office to set up a lunch and learn program.
Overview of the design and construction issues for precast parking structures. Available for download.
The PCI Design Handbook assists the designer/engineer in achieving optimal precast solutions in minimal time. Available for purchase from PCI bookstore, or contact marketing office to set up a lunch and learn program.
Fully revised edition includes new sections on sustainability, condensation control, and blast resistance. Available for purchase from PCI bookstore, or contact marketing office to set up a lunch and learn program.
Manual gives tips and techniques for designing with Hollow Core slabs. Available for download.
This two-volume, comprehensive manual includes both preliminary and final design information for standard girders and most precast/prestressed concrete bridge systems. View Chapter Index
More technical documents are available from the PCI bookstore, covering leading-edge precast concrete design and construction.
Resources
A full set of PCI Technical publications is part of the service with a lunch and learn program from PCI-IW. Click here for more information on available programs.
PCI has a program to help supply text books to educators teaching about precast in the classroom and their students.