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Precast Concrete Accelerated Bridge Construction

Find out more about the advantages of using precast concrete elements for accelerated building construction and how precast can provide an ideal solution to further reduce the project schedule.

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Accelerated Building Construction (ABC)

Explains the concept of accelerated building construction and gives various project examples that use ABC as a construction method.

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Total Precast Concrete High-rise Construction and Provincial Building Codes

Highlights the advantages of total precast concrete construction and provides multiple case studies showcasing total precast concrete buildings.

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Precast Concrete Hollowcore Flooring - A Comparison Guide

Assists you with selecting the right materials for your project given the continued growth of prefabricated construction and new products coming to the marketplace.

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Shear Capacity of Hollowcore Slabs

Examines shear capacity of dry-cast extruded precast, prestressed concrete hollowcore slabs.

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Guidelines for Accelerated Bridge Construction using Precast Prestressed Concrete Elements

Developed by the PCI Northeast Bridge Technical Committee, the guide assists designers in determining which means and methods are the most appropriate for considering accelerated construction techniques for bridge projects

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Parking Structures: Recommended Practice for Design and Construction

This PCI manual shows the uniqueness of precast prestressed concrete parking structures and emphasizes areas of special considerations required in the design of these structures.

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Aesthetics, Performance and Value for Parking Structures

Find out more about how precast concrete delivers aesthetics, performance, and value, all while offering a sustainable solution for parking structures.

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Infrastructure Solutions Technical Guide

Find out more about precast concrete infrastructure solutions and how they demonstrate significant reductions in construction time, reduced impacts on traffic flow and the environment, as well as long life performance.

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Structural Floor and Roof Technical Guide

Explains the advantages of precast concrete structural floor and roof solutions including speed, durability, flexibility, and increased load carrying capacities.

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Structural Solutions Technical Guide

Explores various structural options and applications using precast concrete including total precast structures, parking garages and buildings for residential, educational, commercial, industrial uses.

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Conference Presentations and Papers

Every year, CPCI presents various educational sessions at national conferences including CSCE, TAC, RAIC, CSC, The Buildings Show, CPA, CAGBC, and other provincial events. Please contact CPCI staff to request a presentation from a past conference.

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