The accel-E Steel Thermal Efficient Panel (S.T.E.P.) is an exterior structural building shell that combines steel framing with polystyrene insulation. Steel studs can be either flush with or embedded within the insulation. Used mainly in commercial construction, design costs limit the system’s use in residential construction. Dukane Precast.
Learn MoreOffsite concrete solutions range from whole building and structural systems, to precast construction components including walls, stairs The most economical solution might well be a hybrid or composite concrete solution, using a mix of cast in situ and factory produced, precast Precast concrete aids efficiency of construction as bad
Learn MoreSee how structural precast stacks up. By definition, Fabcon manufactures precast non-composite wall panels. It’ll come as no surprise that we’re unabashed advocates for precast construction. It’s a field we helped pioneer nearly 50 years ago, and it’s still all we do.
Learn MoreHigh-performance insulated sandwich wall panels for building exteriors: Carbon fiber is used as a shear grid or shear truss to connect the inner and outer concrete wythes of sandwich wall panels, creating a fully structurally composite, thermally efficient unit.
Learn MorePrecast concrete sandwich panels (PCSP) are structurally and thermally efficient elements used for exterior walls in multi-unit residential, commercial, and warehouse buildings throughout the world. A typical PCSP consists of two precast reinforced concrete layers (called wythes) separated by a layer of insulation and connected with connectors which penetrate the insulation layer.
Learn MoreThe charge is being led by AltusGroup, a consortium of five precast concrete manufacturers and reinforcement producer TechFab LLC (Anderson, S.C.), formed specifically to promote CarbonCast technology in which the latter's C-GRID carbon fiber/epoxy grids replace traditional steel grid or rebar in precast structures as secondary reinforcement.
Learn MoreComposite concrete cryogenic (C3T) walls are constructed of prestressed concrete panels that are vertically prestressed and circumferentially wrapped with prestress wires encased in shotcrete. A non-structural carbon steel liner, whose sole function is to provide a liquid and vapor barrier, lies between precast, prestressed panels and the
Learn MoreS., "Ceramic Precast Composite Panels: High performance structural and architectural building enclosures", Facade Techtonics Journal, March 2018. Lucier, G., Rizkalla, S. and Sennour, L., "Structurally Composite, Thermally Efficient Precast Concrete, " Concrete Plant International
Learn MoreThe new composite structural wall tie is a thermal barrier that has several additional advantages over the old patented wall tie that has been in use for the last 30 years. The advantages are : The new wall tie is molded from a special polymer alloy that does not transfer heat through the wall. The composite wall tie slides over the steel rebar
Learn MoreComposite precast concrete panels are fab-ricated in a long-line precast concrete pro-duction facility. In some cases, panels are prestressed, but can also be designed using only conventional mild steel reinforcement. Panels are produced flat with the outer fin-ished surface facing down in the form.
Learn MoreAvac Beton manufactures precast concrete panels for residential dwellings or other types of projects. Whether intended for a house, condo, commercial building or hotel, our concrete panels are sturdy, durable and architecturally designed. From the onset of the project, even before the design phase, we will be with you every step of the way.
Learn MoreA precast concrete sandwich panel (PCSP) offers a good potential in the application of façade wall due to the improved energy efficiency. In this study, the structural performance of PCSP with pin-type glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) connectors was investigated, and an optimization characterized by ribbed structural wythe was proposed and studied.
Learn MoreTotal precast concrete building systems are becoming a popular choice for many construction projects. Architectural and structural precast, prestressed concrete components can be combined to create the entire building. This design approach can take several forms, including precast columns and beams with panelized cladding or load-bearing
Learn MorePrecast elements were produced four to six weeks before their scheduled installation in order to ensure smooth construction progress. Seven trucks fully loaded with precast elements were needed for each floor, resulting in a total load of over 1,000 tons. “We made a huge effort to protect the white precast elements in the construction phase.
Learn MoreIn researching architectural precast concrete for your next project or home, you will typically encounter two concrete mix designs: Conventional concrete and Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, simply referred to as GFRC. Concreteworks East, as a premier fabricator of architectural concrete and a
Learn Moreread about Thermal Mass) The insulated concrete panel system is used in precast, tilt-up and in-situ applications. CGS can recommend experienced concreters that are familiar with our system, and provide a high level of specialist support to architects, engineers and concreters who may be new to the THERMOMASS System.
Learn MoreSandwich panels comprising prefabricated ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC) composites can be used as eco-friendly and multi-functional structural elements. To improve the structural and thermal performance of composite sandwich panels, combinations of UHPC and expanded polystyrene (EPS) beads were investigated. High-performance expanded polystyrene concrete
Learn MoreCSD specializes in the design and design review of both structural and architectural precast concrete components to ensure a perfect fit for your next project. Structural precast components include hollow core plank, solid slabs, beams, columns, stairs, double tees, spandrels and hollow core, wet-cast or composite wall panels.
Learn MoreComposite action means the two wythes of concrete are acting together structurally thus allowing a thinner panel to be created. The tie is pushed through the foam layer until properly seated, immediately after the bottom wythe of concrete is placed. Holds a both wythes of concrete affixed to the panel without the need for thermally inefficient
Learn Moreet al.. Increasing degree of composite action between two HPC plates using any type of these connectors increases the structural capacity of the HPCSP making it more efficient. However, increasing degree of composite action typically leads to significantly lower thermal efficiency of the panel due to the creation of thermal bridges (Wade et al
Learn MoreThermomass System SC is a patented insulation system designed to create a structurally-composite concrete sandwich wall in both plant precast and site-cast tilt-up applications. The system is unique in that it forces the two wythes or layers of concrete to act together structurally, creating a thinner panel.
Learn MoreStructurally Composite, Thermally Efficient Precast - Altus Precast. Precast concrete insulated wall panels have been used for decades as both loadbearing 2: Casting the Inner Wythe Concrete in a Sandwich Wall Panel.
Learn MoreNon-composite: In non-composite panels, the concrete wythes act independently (Figure 7). This design is typically used when a high insulation value is required, such as for a cooler or freezer building. The wythes are isolated by high-performance rigid insulation and are connected together solely by thermally, non-conductive pin connectors.
Learn MoreCarbonCast wall panels use low thermal conductivity C-GRID for shear transfer between the outer and inner wythes of concrete to create a 100 percent structurally composite panel. As a result, they are lighter, thermally higher performing and more cost-effective than other wall panels. CarbonCast panels are also available in any precast
Learn MorePrecast Concrete •Concrete elements, cast and cured in a manufacturing plant, then transported to the construction site. Precast Concrete •Structural elements are commonly reinforced with tightly stretched pretensioned steel strandswhichprovidestrands, which provide increased structural efficiency.
Learn MoreNight and day, precast concrete panels help regulate building temperatures thanks to thermal mass and resistance. (NPCA file photo) By Claude Goguen, P.E., LEED AP. In an era when resiliency and energy efficiency are more important than ever, manufacturers of precast concrete should be able to explain the beneficial properties of their products.
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