Canadian Valley School, Precast Educational Facilities

High-Performance and Resilient Precast Educational Facilities (2022)

High Performance and Resilient Precast Educational Facilities The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, increasing sustainability requirements, and a challenging economy are just some of the factors increasing demand for safe, healthy, high-performance precast educational facilities. Today’s schools are more than just buildings; they are interactive learning environments. They are gathering places. They are safe…

Precast concrete Storm Shelters

Precast Concrete Storm Shelters

Precast Concrete Storm Shelters  We will introduce the basic requirements of FEMA 361 Storm Shelters. Information will also be discussed looking at the unique problem that tornadic and cyclonic weather systems pose for Precast concrete Storm Shelters and structures. Precast concrete, as a material and as a system, will be presented including particular applications of precast concrete…

Canadian Valley School, Precast Educational Facilities

High-Performance and Resilient Precast Educational Facilities

High Performance and Resilient Precast Educational Facilities Today’s schools are more than just buildings; they are interactive learning environments. The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, increasing sustainability requirements, and a challenging economy are just some of the factors increasing demand for safe, healthy, high-performance precast educational facilities. Today’s schools are more than just buildings;…

designing school buildings, Precast concrete design for schools Canadian Valley

How Precast Builds: Resilient K-12 Schools

How Precast Builds: Resilient K-12 Schools Length: 1 Hour 1.0 HSW/LU 1.0 PDH After you have completed this educational program you will be able to:   Identify the different precast concrete systems used when designing school buildings. Discuss how different Precast/Prestressed components are used in school designs. Explain the properties of precast concrete school buildings.…