Parking structures have changed a lot over the past decade. Today’s parking structures have to be built sustainably, reduce operational and maintenance costs, last longer, and have more stringent aesthetic requirements. In many cases, they have to be high performance structures exceeding standard expectations. This presentation will explain what a high performance parking structure is, as well as how to design and build them utilizing high performance precast concrete. The latest innovations and design methodologies, including connections, proper detailing, and maintenance will be discussed.

As a result of completing this course participant will be able to describe the primary attributes of a high performance (HSW) parking structure.

As a result of completing this course participants will be able to discuss the latest HSW innovations in parking structure design.

As a result of completing this course participants will be able to explain the differences in various structural (HSW) systems for parking structures.

As a result of completing this course participants will be able to describe proper maintenance procedures for parking structures.