Sydney Discovers the Economy of Precast The story of 12 precast townhouses at Lilyfield, NSW	48Kb
Hollowcore Walling - Technical Manual (1992) 16 pages - examines design and contruction considerations, suggested specification and worked example	1.1Mb
Hollow Core Walling - Cost Saving and Speed of Construction One of the precast concrete industry's most spectacular successes, has to be the introduction, in the mid-1970's, of the Hollowcore machine capable of forming voided panels	150Kb
The Precast/Tilt-up Distinction Architects, builders and designers seem to be still in a state of confusion about factory-precast concrete and site-cast tilt-up products. There is a clear distinction between the two products, as detailed in the following article from National Precaster	55Kb
Precast, Residential Construction The drive by developers and builders, of medium-density housing in particular, for reduced construction times, minimal risk and design flexibility without sacrificing customer appeal has led to increasing use of precast concrete housing components.	210Kb
Industrial Wall Panels Precast concrete wall panels dominate the Australian construction market as architects and designers successfully apply the method for industrial cladding in factories, warehouses and shopping centres throughout the country.	70Kb
Precast Concrete - Selection Guide for Surface Finishes Examines the criteria for the choice of concrete finishes, outlines methods, techniques of production, discusses advantages and constraints of the many types of finishes	545Kb
Surface Finishes Data Sheets A variety of Data Sheets on the subject of surface finishes	544Kb
Precast Concrete: Energy-Cost-Effective Building Facades Author - Dr. Edward L. Harkness.	1.7Mb
Precast Connections and Fixings This guide covers: General Design Criteria; Cladding Panel Connections; Loadbearing Connections It is an amalgamation from articles in National Precaster numbers 23, 24 and 25.	155Kb
Joints in Precast Concrete Buildings Precast Practice Note, PPN 1	228Kb
Structural Precast Concrete - Skeletal Frame Structures Precast concrete construction has managed to remain the least understood of the major forms of multi-storey building construction. Precast structures have been shown to be extremely cost effective, durable, stable, and of the highest quality and strength. Design, due to its specialised nature, often remains with the manufacturers and their personal engineers. This paper is designed to give further insight into the benefits of structural precast concrete design and construction, with particular emphasis on skeletal frame structures.	338Kb