Precast
What is Precast Concrete?
Precast Concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mould or "form" which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and erected in place.
In short proposed structure split into simpler components, produced as individual units and assembled in position to form complex structure.
Our ancestors used this technology centuries back to construct historical structures using stones instead of concrete which is a standing proof.
Better building through technology
As demands increase for fast design-build schedules and sustainable structures, precast, prestressed concrete systems are fast becoming the most effective way of achieving these goals.
Our knowledge, scale and experience allow us to creatively solve structural issues quickly, competently and economically
We are passionate about taking on challenges and delivering quality precast systems
Why Precast Concrete?
When all economic factors are considered, precast / prestressed concrete is increasingly the choice of today's designers. Industrial manufacturing techniques permit cost savings which cannot be achieved in step by step field construction methods.
Precast Concrete Advantage
Strength
Precast Concrete is high tensile steel and high compressive strength concrete are combined to form components which frequently would not be achieved within the same size limitations using other modes of construction.
Durability
Inherent in high strength concrete are fire resistance, immunity to corrosion, resistance to organic attack, and weathering resistance. These result in an increased life span of structures.
Quality
Industrial manufacturing methods permit a degree of quality control which is normally unattainable for field work. Precast concrete affords the designer the opportunity of preinstallation inspection and approval.
Speed
Precast concrete construction permits fabrication of project superstructures concurrent with installation of foundations resulting in substantial savings of overall construction time.
Economy
Shorter construction time results in savings in main contractors’ overheads and financing cost. High quality, durability, flexibility, and aesthetics will result in significant cost savings in construction cost, energy consumption, maintenance costs and long lifespan of the building.
Aesthetics
With precast concrete, architects and designers can full reign to their imagination allowing all sorts of decorative patterns, reveals, cornices, recesses and curvature in their design. Precast concrete surfaces finishes offers a rich and varying array of possibilities, allowing greater freedom and creativity
Additional Benefits
In addition to the advantages listed above for precast, prestressed precast system offer the following added features:
Light Economical construction
Prestressing and high strength concrete makes it possible to use less material to achieve similar load-bearing capacity and, hence, make substantial cost savings in both reinforcement and concrete. Reduced section sizes lead to lower dead loads and cost savings in foundation.
Long Spans
Prestressing of the precast elements means longer and more efficient spans, allowing large, open spaces reducing the number of columns and beams in the structure.
High load capacity
Precast prestressed elements can carry much heavier loads as compared to normal reinforced concrete structures, which make them ideal for heavy load bearing structure such as tunnels, bridges, car parks…