Watch Now State of the Art Concepts for Precast Bridge Design Length: 1 hour Description: This webinar will discuss recent advancements in how precast concrete is being used on modern bridge projects throughout the United States. Recent project experiences are featured to demonstrate how creative designs using precast, prestressed concrete have enhanced the success of…
Precast Hollow-Core Floors and Walls This course will instruct participants about hollow-core products, how they are manufactured and handled, and different potential uses. We’ll explore how to design and build utilizing hollow-core floors and walls. We’ll discuss the inherent fire and blast resistance of hollow-core – major life-safety considerations, as well as the inherent low sound transmission of hollow-core floors which…
Advancing Bridge Construction in Texas HOSTED BY: Precast Concrete Manufacturer’s Association Description: This webinar discusses recent advancements in how precast concrete is being used on modern bridge projects in Texas and other locations. Recent project experiences are featured to demonstrate how creative designs using precast, prestressed concrete enhanced the success of numerous bridge projects. Design concepts available…
How Precast Builds: Architectural Versatility This session will provide an understanding of the aesthetics available through the use of architectural precast concrete, including its composition, shapes, and finish options. Through the use of case studies, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of precast concrete’s unlimited options when paired with modeling software. Connections will also be…
Total Precast Concrete This one-hour program is intended for designers with some precast concrete experience and/or knowledge. Basic concepts of pre-stressing, components, and application towards a complete, total-precast building solution will be discussed. Typical design challenges and the unique project delivery process of total precast will be presented, and the unique ability of total precast…
Parking Structures: Cost Considerations Discussion on the cost considerations that go into using precast concrete in terms of designing, constructing, and maintaining parking garages. The webinar will include descriptions and discussion of the reasons to utilize precast concrete systems, products, and manufacturers in providing parking structures to owners, from initial design through project delivery. Parking…
Sustainable Design Using Precast Concrete Owners and occupants increasingly expect their buildings to operate at a high level over a long life cycle while also being conscious of their impact on the environment. This course will discuss considerations for the holistic design and construction of sustainable structures that perform efficiently and offer occupants and communities…
Precast 101 Plus: High-Performance Precast Concrete Design The evolving construction industry, recent code changes, challenging economy, natural disasters, and sustainable development requirements are just some of the factors increasing demand for high performance and resilient building design. This webinar will provide an overview of precast and prestressed concrete design and fabrication, in the context of…
Prefabricated Concrete Façade System A prefabricated concrete façade system can help ease the burden of building envelope design. Understanding how to connect these primary barrier systems to a building’s structure can give insights into the benefits of this building systems approach. In a recent study by FMI, architects and owners ranked exterior walls as the…
Moisture Mitigation in Building Assemblies The presentation describes moisture mitigation in building wall assemblies with an emphasis on precast concrete walls in northern U.S. climates. It describes indoor and outdoor sources of moisture and the basic fundamentals of water vapor condensation. The difference between air barriers and vapor retarders is described. Methods of keeping precast…