Precast concrete shear wall panels provide a lateral load resisting system when combined with the diaphragm action of the floor construction.
Architectural precast concrete wall panels details.
They work seamlessly with a wide range of other building materials enabling easy incorporation of brick tile stone and glazing systems into a single.
Precast wall systems can be used with both steel and cast in place structural systems.
National precast concrete association precast products wall panel technical drawings the following technical drawings cover the use of precast concrete wall panels.
For more information please contact the npca technical department or find an npca member in your area.
Architectural precast solutions bring more than beauty to your project.
The panels can provide concrete answers to satisfy your design program and project delivery objectives.
They provide unrivaled strength protecting your structure from weather extremes fire and insect infestation.
Precast concrete wall panels and veneer are typically lightweight and easy to install with products ranging from thin brick veneer to cladding inspired by limestone travertine and other stone products.
The effectiveness of precast concrete shear walls is largely dependent on the panel to panel connections.
They offer design flexibility time savings and improved profitability too.
In some cases precast panels are used as formwork for cast in place concrete.
We work with precision to create forms that meet your designer s specifications for shape and size as well as intrinsic details such as unique and visually appealing features in the surface of the panel.