The second edition of Precast Concrete Structures is a comprehensive roadmap for designing and building with precast concrete. It is extensively illustrated with over 500 photographs and line drawings. The table of contents and scope include:
Time is money in the construction world. Because the structural elements are being manufactured in a factory while the foundations are being dug on-site, project timelines are drastically reduced. There is no waiting for concrete to cure on-site before moving to the next floor; the crane simply lifts the precast element, and the structure is immediately ready for the next step. precast concrete structures by kim elliottpdf
Perhaps the most "thumbed-through" section of the PDF. Elliott covers hollow-core slabs, double-tee units, and filigree slabs. He details the critical differences between and unpropped construction during concrete topping pours. The second edition of Precast Concrete Structures is
In a poured concrete building, the structure is monolithic (one solid piece). In a precast structure, it is a series of distinct blocks joined together. The structural integrity relies entirely on how these pieces are connected. Because the structural elements are being manufactured in