Technical Publications & Reports
Architectural
- Air Permeance Testing of Precast Wall Assemblies: Summary
- Air Permeance Testing of Precast Wall Assemblies: Full Report
- Moisture Testing of Precast Wall Assemblies: Full Report
- Meeting and Exceeding Building Code Thermal Performance Requirements
Structural
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.
Accelerated Building Construction (ABC)
Explains the concept of accelerated building construction and gives various project examples that use ABC as a construction method.
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.
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.
Shear Capacity of Hollowcore Slabs
Examines shear capacity of dry-cast extruded precast, prestressed concrete hollowcore slabs.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Durability
- Assessing the Effect of Accelerated Moist Curing on the Near-Surface Durability Performance of Concrete
- Effect of Accelerated Curing Conditions on the Performance of Precast Concrete - NRC Report
- Effects of Different Accelerated and Moist Curing Periods on Chloride Penetration Resistance of Precast Concrete Elements - Hooton
- Curing of High-Performance Precast Concrete- Technical Bulletin
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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