Architectural precast panel use has increased because of the nature of concrete as a material and the fact that prefabricated components add to construction eficiency. By exposing decorative …

Apr 2, 2025 · About the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute: PCI is a technical institute and trade association representing the precast concrete industry. PCI’s mission is to develop, maintain, and …

The proper detailing and design of precast concrete connections are essential to the performance of a precast concrete structure. This guide provides information on design, detailing, and construc-tion of …

Some concrete piles (precast piles) are cast in a plant before driving, which allows controlled inspection of all phases of manufacture. Other piles are cast-in-place (CIP), a term used in this report to …

The “Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and, …

Precast concrete, tremie concrete, auger-cast concrete/grout, shotcrete, pavers, and masonry units are not included in the scope of the Code. This is the first edition of the Code and the scope is limited by …

Dec 8, 2025 · Precast concrete is reinforced concrete constructed by industrialized methods. It is characterized by dividing the building into components, which are manufactured in a precast …

The Code was developed using a consensus process and addresses structural systems, members, and connections, including cast-in-place, precast, shotcrete, plain, nonprestressed, and prestressed, …

The committee in JCI, TC183A “Technical Committee on Design Concept for Precast and Prestressed Concrete Structural Components including Connections” chair Dr. Tomohiro Miki, Kobe University …

Suite of Codes The American Concrete Institute offers dozens of codes that help design professionals create quality concrete projects around the world. Covering topics such as structural concrete …