Precast

Concrete
Construction
April 7,2021 By: Ahmed Aloudah
Civil Inspector
What is Precast Concrete ?

Precast concrete means a concrete

member that is cast and cured at a
location other than its final designated
location.
 Advantages of Precast
Concrete Construction
Entire building can be
Very rapid speed of
Good quality control precast-walls, floors
erection
.,beams , etc

Prestressing is easily
High quality because of
done which can reduce
Rapid construction on the controlled
the size and number of
site conditions in the
the structural
factory
.members
 Disadvantages of Precast
Concrete Construction

Camber in
Very heavy Very small
beams and
members margin for error
slabs

Somewhat Cranes are

Connections
limited building required to lift
may be difficult
design flexibility .panels
Popular Uses of Precast
Concrete
• Concrete curtain walls

• As an exterior cladding (may include exposed aggregate)

• For structural walls

• Ability to precast in three dimensions

• allows precast panels to form parts of mechanical systems

Thank you for your attention