Precast Resources
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Designer's Notebook
Benefits and Advantages (PDF, 125.2 KB)
Blast Considerations - Part 1 (PDF, 557.8 KB)
Blast Considerations - Part 2 (PDF, 500.3 KB)
Blast Considerations - Part 3 (PDF, 563.2 KB)
Blast Considerations - Part 4 (PDF, 411.0 KB)
Radiused Precast Concrete (PDF, 241.0 KB)
Clay Product-Faced Precast (PDF, 194.3 KB)
Specification Guidance - Part 1 (PDF, 130.3 KB)
Specification Guidance - Part 2 (PDF, 207.3 KB)
Specification Guidance - Part 3 (PDF, 269.1 KB)
Specification Guidance - Part 4 (PDF, 188.2 KB)
Bullnoses (PDF, 176.5 KB)
Reveals (PDF, 119.2 KB)
Cornices (PDF, 222.2 KB)
Corners and Returns (PDF, 157.1 KB)
Window Panels (PDF, 175.5 KB)
Design Economy - Part 1 (PDF, 198.6 KB)
Design Economy - Part 2 (PDF, 148.6 KB)
Design Economy - Part 3 (PDF, 411.2 KB)
Multiple Mixes/Textures (PDF, 168.8 KB)
Stone Veneer (PDF, 246.5 KB)
Stone Veneer-Faced Precast Part 1 (PDF, 147.0 KB)
Stone Veneer-Faced Precast Part 2 (PDF, 147.6 KB)
Sculptural Forms (PDF, 213.5 KB)
Energy Conservation 64 page booklet (PDF, 5.3 MB)
Energy Conservation and Condensation Control, Part 1 (PDF, 599.0 KB)
Energy Conservation and Condensation Control, Part 2 (PDF, 496.0 KB)
Energy Conservation and Condensation Control, Part 3 (PDF, 636.5 KB)
Sustainable Design (Full Series) (PDF, 1.0 MB)
Bridge Guidlines
NEXT Beam - Northeast Extreme Bridge Tee (PDF, 779.8 KB)
Report Date: February 2008
Report Type: Final
Bridge Standards for the Northeast Extreme Bridge Tee (NEXT Beam). Standards include section properties, LFRD span charts and design details.
Guidelines for Accelerated Bridge Construction Using Precast/Prestressed Concrete Components
(PDF, 4.1 MB)
Report Date - October 2006
Status of Report: Final
Abstract:
This guide is the current State of the Art report developed by the PCI Northeast Bridge Technical Committee on the use of Precast/Prestressed Concrete Components to accelerate the construction of bridge projects. The guide will assist designers in determining which means and methods would be appropriate for considering accelerated construction techniques. This guide will offer solutions from deck replacement to total reconstruction of a bridge.
Bridge Member Repair Guidelines (PDF, 376.6 KB)
Report Date: October 2001
Revision Date: July 2002, Nov. 2002, Jan. 2003
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
This report is intended to serve as a guide to identify defects that may occur during the fabrication of bridge elements. The report gives guidance on possible cause and prevention. It will help determine the consequences of the defects and assist in making a judgment as to acceptance/repair or rejection. This report can be utilized by State Inspectors, Designers, Plant Production Managers, Plant Quality Control Inspectors and Plant Engineers.
Number of Pages: 42
Prestressed Concrete Girder Continuity Connection (PDF, 380.1 KB)
Report Date: May 1998
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
Guidelines for simple span members made continuous in Multi-span bridges. This specification and its sample details shall be used as a guide when designing for continuity. The PCI New England Technical committee has recommended that strand extensions be used to make the positive moment connection in beams. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines & details.
Number of Pages: 6
Precast Deck Panel Guidelines (PDF, 951.7 KB)
Report Date: May 2001
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
Guidelines and details for Precast Prestressed Concrete Deck Panels or Stay-in-Place (SIP) decking used as a permanent form spanning between girders and designed to act composite with the remaining cast-in-place deck. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines & details.
Number of Pages: 13
High Performance Concrete for Prestressed Concrete Bridges (PDF, 220.4 KB)
Report Date: September 2001
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
Guide specification for High Performance Concrete developed by New Hampshire DOT. New Hampshire is the lead state under the Federal Highway demonstration project for HPC in our region. This guideline has been reviewed and approved by the New England Technical committee. Several projects have already used this specification. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence.
Number of Pages: 30
Full Depth Precast Concrete Deck Slabs (PDF, 2.0 MB)
Report Date: June 2002
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
Design Guidelines for the use of Full Depth Precast Deck Slabs used for new construction or for replacement of existing decks on bridges. This guideline has been reviewed and approved by the New England Technical committee. Several projects have already used these details and specification. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence.
Number of Pages: 18
NEBT Northeast Bulb Tee - Section Properties (PDF, 226.1 KB)
Report Date: Revised 2008 First Issued 1998
Status of Report: Final
Abstract:
Preliminary Design charts for designing the New England Bulb Tee Girders. Charts will help you determine span capabilities, spacing and preliminary number of prestressing strands required. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines and details.
NEBT Load Charts for Northeast Bulb Tee - HS20 Load Charts (PDF, 90.7 KB)
Report Date: 1998
Status of Report: Final
Abstract:
Preliminary Design charts for designing the New England Bulb Tee Girders. Charts will help you determine span capabilities, spacing and preliminary number of prestressing strands required. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines and details.
NEBT Load Charts for Northeast Bulb Tee - HS25 Load Charts (PDF, 89.1 KB)
Report Date: 1998
Status of Report: Final
Abstract:
Preliminary Design charts for designing the New England Bulb Tee Girders. Charts will help you determine span capabilities, spacing and preliminary number of prestressing strands required. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines and details.
NEBT Load Charts for Northeast Bulb Tee - LRFD Load Charts (PDF, 505.8 KB)
Report Date: Revised February 2008 First Issued 1998
Status of Report: Final
Abstract:
Preliminary Design charts for designing the New England Bulb Tee Girders. Charts will help you determine span capabilities, spacing and preliminary number of prestressing strands required. If a State Standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines and details.
NEBT Northeast Bulb Tee Post-Tensioned Design Guidelines (PDF, 227.8 KB)
Report Date: June 2001
Type of Report: Final
Abstract:
This report covers design, detailing and construction specifications for post-tensioning and splicing of the New England Bulb Tee (NEBT) girder. Splicing of the girders allows for longer span lengths and the elimination of intermediate bridge piers. Post-tensioning can be used to make bridges continuous. If a State standard exists it will take precedence over these guidelines & details.
Number of Pages: 27
Parking Structures
Maintenance Manual for Precast Parking Structures (PDF, 515.2 KB)
This manual is intended for the owners, operators, architects, and engineers of precast parking structures in order to assist them in extending their structures service life.
Recommended Practice for Design and Construction (PDF, 1.5 MB)
On-Line Parking Structure Design Manual
Architectural Precast
Architectural Precast Concrete Color and Texture Selection Guide
This search engine will guide you through the world of possibilities of architectural precast options in color and texture.
Total Precast Concrete
Total Precast Concrete Systems (PDF, 1.2 MB)
Integrated Solutions for Office Buildings
LEED Certification
Fire Study
Fire Study Shows Precast As An Economical Choice (PDF, 1.9 MB)
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.
School Design
NY-CHPS Document Version 1.0 for Precast (PDF, 71.4 KB)
This table provides suggestions on ways precast concrete can help achieve prerequisites and obtain points for the New York Collaborative for High Performance Schools Guidelines (NY-CHPS). Points must be documented according to NY-CHPS procedures in order to be earned.
High Performance Architectural Walls
Section 034500 Precast Concrete Architectural Insulating Panels (DOC, 53.5 KB)
Section 034500 Precast Concrete Architectural Insulating Panels Sample Specification