Sustainable Design using Precast Prestressed Concrete

Learning objectives included understanding how precast as a building material can contribute to sustainable structures. Explain LEED points as it relates to precast concrete and describe how precast can be incorporated into sustainable design strategies to achieve those LEED credits.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW SD 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Precast Topics:

  • Total Precast System Overview
  • Architectural and Structural Considerations
  • LEED points related to Precast Concrete Systems
  • Precast Concrete Sustainable Attributes

Literature for your Library:

  • Architectural Precast Manual
  • Design with Precast Prestressed Concrete Binder
  • Color Form Selection Guide

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High Performance Architectural Precast Wall Systems

High Performance Architectural Precast Concrete wall systems have gained incredible recognition from sustainability practitioners who herald its durability, energy efficiency, mold/mildew resistance, use of recycled materials, construction waste, and improved construction IAQ. Due to this recognition, these wall systems are being specified in K-12 school construction, condominiums, hospitals, university dormitories, science buildings, office complexes, and many other LEED-certified projects throughout the U.S. Topics that are covered in this workshop include: appearance options; sandwich-wall design; thermal performance; material R-values and assembly R-values; moisture management; and LEED credits to which precast concrete can contribute.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Manuals for your Library:

  • Architectural Precast Concrete Manual
  • Color, Form, Texture Guide
  • PCI Journal Articles

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Accelerated Bridge Construction

NEW Accelerated Bridge Construction using the NEXT Beam: PCINE Bridge Technical committee has developed a new bridge shape called the Northeast Extreme Tee Beam or NEXT Beam. The goal of this new section is to provide a fast construction option for variable width bridges with spans up to 90 feet. The presentation will focus on the committee's work in developing the beam and a detailed example on how to use the new section in an accelerated bridge project. The PCINE Accelerated Bridge Guidelines along with other precast options will also be discussed.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: PDH 1.0

Overview of Precast/Prestressed Concrete:

  • Full Depth Precast Panels for Deck Replacements
  • Precast Substructures
  • Case Study of Two Projects including details

Manuals For Your Library:

  • PCI Rapid Bridge Binder
  • PCI Design Handbook
  • Several Misc. Publications

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Total Precast Building Systems

This program will provide designers an in depth overview of total precast systems so that they can better understand its potential for future projects.

A total precast concrete system is about the benefits that apply to the entire structure. Integrating the precast frame and the architectural façade produce a system, as well as a methodology for delivering a property that is better, faster and more economical
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Precast Topics:

  • Benefits of a Total Precast System
  • Aesthetic Quality and Freedom of Expression
  • Duel use of the Architectural Framing with the Structural Frame
  • Structural Integrity Considerations
  • Design Flexibility and Layout Consideration
  • Sustainability and LEED
  • Moisture Control, Air and Vapor Barrier Considerations
  • Examples of Local Projects

Manuals For Your Library:

  • Architectural Design Manual/PCI Design Handbook
  • Color Selection Guide
  • 3-Ring Binder of Select Topics
  • CD on building systems

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Precast Concrete Bridge Systems

PCI/NE offers a one-hour presentation on products available to the designer in the bridge industry. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU | PDH: 1.0

Overview of precast/prestressed concrete fabrication and installation:

  • Girder types and span capabilities including the NE Bulb Tee
  • Aesthetic treatments
  • Splice girder technology
  • Bridge rehabilitation
  • Precast piers and integral abutments
  • Stay-in-Place form

Manuals For Your Library:

  • PCI Design Handbook
  • PCI Journal Articles

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High Performance Precast Housing Applications

Precast concrete components including hollow-core plank, architectural panels, and high performance insulated wall panels have been long viewed as a durable method in building total precast concrete building systems. This presentation helps the specifier understand precast building systems. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA 1.0 HSW LU | PDH: 1.0

Hotels, Multifamily Housing, Retirement Facilities:

  • Fabrication and installation procedures
  • Proper detailing requirements
  • Building Envelope Considerations for Energy Efficiency
  • Fire resistance
  • Blast Resistance
  • Acoustical benefits
  • Applications
  • Sustainability
  • LEED Points

Manuals For Your Library:

  • PCI Design Handbook
  • PCI Hollowcore Design Manual
  • PCI Journal Articles

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Architectural Precast Concrete: Detail & Structural Considerations

This presentation helps the specifier layout and detail architectural precast concrete. The lecture also includes structural precast concrete topics. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Architectural Precast Topics:

  • Overview of color, form and textures
  • Proper detailing requirements
  • Panelization techniques
  • Connection considerations
  • Jointing requirements
  • Specialty topics

Structural Precast Concrete Topics:

  • Fabrication techniques
  • Overview of standard products and applications
  • Integration with architectural precast

Manuals For Your Library:

  • Architectural Precast Concrete Manual
  • Color, Form, Texture Guide
  • PCI Journal Articles

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Parking Structure Design and Construction

PCI/NE offers a comprehensive overview of current issues in parking structure design and construction. PCI/NE provides several PCI publications for the office library and presentations conducted at noon-time include a complimentary lunch.
Length: 1.0 Hour | Credits: AIA HSW 1.0 LU | PDH: 1.0

Architectural Precast Topics:

  • A collage of projects illustrating the role of architecture in design

Structural Precast Concrete Topics:

  • Framing systems used to improve security and comfort
  • Durability considerations
  • Maintenance and budget development
  • Standard details

Manuals For Your Library:

  • Recommended Practice for Parking Structures (On-Line Manual)
  • 3-Ring Binder of select topics
  • Architectural Precast Concrete Manual and/or PCI Design Handbook

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