Celebrating 70 Years of Precast Concrete Knowledge-70 Years of Precast Concrete Knowledge PowerPoint Handout

70 Years of Precast Concrete Knowledge PowerPoint Handout

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The document celebrates 70 years of precast concrete knowledge as presented by Jared Brewe, Vice President Technical Services at the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI). The history of precast concrete dates back to the early 1900s, with PCI playing a crucial role in promoting its use as a high-quality construction material. The institute has grown from 6 member plants to nearly 300 certified precast plants, focusing on knowledge creation, dissemination, and continuous improvement. PCI's Body of Knowledge includes periodicals, technical documents like the Design Handbook and Bridge Design Manual, quality documents, research and development, and other PCI resources. Technical committees within PCI work on various aspects such as design, fabrication, connections, and quality control. The institute emphasizes standards development, with ongoing initiatives like the Building Code Requirements for Structural Precast Concrete. PCI also conducts research and development projects, offers fellowships, and provides additional resources through its website and eLearning center. Overall, PCI aims to enhance the technical integrity of precast concrete and support industry stakeholders through education and collaboration.

Keywords

Precast concrete

Jared Brewe

PCI

70 years

Knowledge creation

Design Handbook

Bridge Design Manual

Quality control

Standards development

Research and development