These elements are produced in sophisticated steel moulds and shutter vibrators are used uniformly for wall compaction. Also, the grade of concrete minimum M40 is used, says Shridhara CN, Associate Director – Technology and Marketing, Preca Solutions India Pvt Ltd. How does the use of Precast Concrete technologies ensure the rapid construction of infrastructure projects? […]
Precast is the preferred choice for construction of Metro stations
Onsite casting hinders the flow of the traffic. By using the offsite casting elements and erection process, construction of metro stations is being catalysed says Shridhar CN, Head – Technical & Marketing, Preca Solutions India Pvt Ltd. How is precast concrete helping in the construction of Metro projects? Almost all Metro projects in India are […]
Precast Structural System – Fast tracking the metro projects
It is essential to understand that infrastructure projects, especially the ones being designed for the masses need to be completed on time. In this entire gambit, the role of precast becomes very important says S Sathiyaseelan, Principal Structural Manager, Teemage Precast In. What are your thoughts on the ongoing metro projects? Given the high population […]
Making precast concrete installation easier
Groutec is a mechanical splicing system with one threaded end specially designed for the connection of precast concrete elements. It is designed and manufactured in compliance with Eurocode 2, BS 8110, ACI 318, IBC, AASHTO. The rebar connected on the threaded side and the cavity side are of the same diameter. However, Groutec can also […]
Green Precast for Sustainable Environment
Precast concrete has environmental attributes that can make it preferable to cast-in-place concrete. Precast plays an essential role in the modern world construction of every building today, it refers to the making of parts in an offsite workshop or factory prior to the installation at the site. The primary purpose of precast construction is to […]
Making precast concrete installation easier
Groutec is a mechanical splicing system with one threaded end specially designed for the connection of precast concrete elements. It is designed and manufactured in compliance with Eurocode 2, BS 8110, ACI 318, IBC, AASHTO. The rebar connected on the threaded side and the cavity side are of the same diameter. However, Groutec can also […]
Making precast concrete versatile
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) at the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant located near Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu has recently adopted precast technology for their housing need. This requirement originated from the recently approved additional reactors and the need to add additional manpower to operate the new reactors. For this, NPCIL approached precast vendors […]
Precast: above cast-in-situ concrete
Meeting challenges of skilled labours and expediting construction, the technology helps cater to market demand. Precast saves time, it takes only one-third of the time compared to the regular conventional method. Precast is manufactured in a controlled environment, hence it is much easier to control the quality of the mix, placement and curing. Weather plays […]