becos precast girders are not cast in -site and therefore faster. they also available in standard size.
NO.GFRC stands for glass fiber reinforced concrete. Precast is concrete (typically reinforced with steel) poured at a factory (rather than cast at the job site)For GFRC information see http:/www.strombergarchitectural.com/materials/gfrc for gfrc guidebooks, technical information etc.
Flexicore is a specific type of precast concrete system, primarily used for flooring and roofing. It combines precast concrete slabs with hollow cores to reduce weight while maintaining strength. While all Flexicore products are precast concrete, not all precast concrete products are Flexicore, as precast concrete encompasses a broader range of components and applications.
Box culvert can be described as either a precast concrete or reinforced concrete structure in rectangular figure, facilitating water flow through an embankment of road,etc,as a similar function performed by concrete pipe culvert.
A simple explanation: PRE tensioned- cables are tensioned, and the concrete is cast around it. The tensioning is done BEFORE casting the concrete (PRE = before). POST tensioned- cables are placed inside of ducts or are greased to prevent bonding to the concrete, the concrete is cast around the cables, and then the cables are tensioned after the concrete has reached a desired strength. The tensioning is done AFTER the concrete is cast (POST = after).
the consist of precast slabs fixed on concrete posts
Reinforced concrete beams, pillars, pipes, forms, etc. that were cast in a factory instead of onsite around a mesh of welded rebar. For many of these items getting the rebar pretensioned correctly for the use is easier in a factory than outdoors on a worksite exposed to the weather.
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unlike standard concrete which is in a liquid form and poured were it is needed and formed, precast concrete is molded offsite into the form that is required and then shipped to the site where it will be set into place.
✅ Precast Concrete Specifically refers to concrete elements that are cast in a reusable mold in a factory or controlled environment, then cured, transported, and assembled on-site. Examples include precast wall panels, beams, columns, stairs, and bridge segments. The key point is the casting process happens before arriving on-site. ✅ Prefabricated Concrete This is a broader term that describes any concrete component manufactured off-site and transported for installation. Precast concrete is actually a subcategory of prefabrication. “Prefabricated” may also include other materials combined with concrete (like precast concrete panels with insulation layers or modular concrete units). In simpler terms: Precast = concrete poured into molds off-site. Prefabricated = any concrete elements built off-site, including precast products and some modular concrete systems.
Martin J. Gutzwiller has written: 'Use of precast, prestressed concrete for bridge decks' -- subject(s): Bridges, Floors, Precast concrete, Prestressed concrete, Testing
A. H. Gustaferro has written: 'Design for fire resistance of precast prestressed concrete' -- subject(s): Fire testing, Precast concrete, Prestressed concrete 'Fire resistance of prestressed concrete beams' -- subject(s): Concrete beams, Fire testing, Testing
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