How Precast Builds: Architectural Versatility-How Precast Builds: Architectural Versatility Video

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The video, presented by Bob Papps from High Concrete and Mo Wright from GATE, discusses architectural precast concrete. Architectural precast concrete is a prefabricated product made off-site in a factory. It is designed to have the desired attributes of color, texture, function, form, and finish for the architect's vision. It can be load-bearing or non-load-bearing and can be used for cladding or decorative accents. The video highlights the components and systems of architectural precast, such as horizontal members and vertical walls. Structural precast can have an architectural finish, but architectural precast has more stringent controls and tolerances to achieve the desired appearance. The video also covers different concrete systems, such as exterior cladding and insulated wall panels, which offer thermal performance and energy efficiency. The video includes case studies of projects using architectural precast, including the use of form liners, acid etching, and polish finishes. It also discusses the benefits of design assist and the different types of connections used in precast construction, such as cast-in-place structures, steel columns, and pocketed bearings.

Keywords

architectural precast concrete

prefabricated product

cladding

decorative accents

thermal performance

energy efficiency

case studies

design assist

precast construction