Studies

Fire Study Shows Precast as an Economical Choice

The objective of this study was to develop a construction cost model to accurately evaluate the relative construction cost of a multi-family building constructed using five different construction materials. The concept of multifamily would include traditional apartment type buildings, condominium style buildings, student housing, elderly housing, and others.

Manuals



MNL 126 - Manual for the Design of Hollow Core Slabs Free PDF


This manual is intended for the owners, operators, architects, and engineers of precast parking structures in order to assist them in extending their structure's service life.



 
MNL 120-17 - PCI Design Handbook, 8th Edition  

Studies

Hollowcore Details

Various recommended hollowcore details

Specifications


Precast, Prestressed Hollowcore Plank Specifications

Specifications for Precast, Prestressed hollowcore plank section 03400 
  Precast Concrete Stairs

Specifications for Precast Concrete stairs section 034123