Architectural Precast Concrete: A Material for the 21st Century

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Architectural Precast Concrete: A Material for the 21st Century

Freedman, S
Director, Architectural Precast Concrete Services, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, Chicago, IL

Pages: 23 Published: Jan 1991

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Abstract

This paper discusses the applications and advantages of architectural precast concrete as: (1) cladding; (2) load-bearing elements; and (3) forms for cast-in-place concrete. The wide variety of colors, forms, and textures available to meet esthetic and practical design requirements are also discussed.

Keywords:
advantages, applications, architectural precast concrete, cladding, colors, column covers, connections, design considerations, formwork, load-bearing panels, mullions, shear walls, size, spandrels, standardization, surface finish, textures, torsion, wall panels, wall-supporting units

Paper ID: STP20133S
Committee/Subcommittee: E06.58
DOI: 10.1520/STP20133S

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