PRECAST & PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
Product overview
Additional products such as Walls, Columns, Spandrels, and Stairs are also available. These usually carry more project specific requirements and are therefore not presented as “standard” products. These products are commonly used as part of our “Total Precast Solutions” as well as custom applications. GPRM Prestress does employ some typical forms which should be utilized if possible for project economy.
Some best practice items are:
Consult GPRM Prestress. Availability of form sections and current details can produce real project economies.
Consider Prestressing. Prestressed walls and columns not only produce much more robust units for handling, they can also provide for more economical use of materials and achieve design solutions that may not available with mild steel reinforcing.
PLANT
Standard products often have dimensional and detailing constraints due to casting methods and steel forms. The following pictures show some typical plant used to produce some of the products discussed.
Product details
| Product detail | Available information | Project considerations |
|---|---|---|
| Product types | Walls, columns, spandrels and stairs | Project-specific sections |
| Applications | Total precast solutions and custom applications | Coordinate product interfaces |
| Form selection | Typical GPRM forms where suitable | Confirm current availability |
Design & detailing notes
- These products carry project-specific requirements and are not presented as standard sections.
- Consult GPRM early about form availability and current details to help identify economical options.
- Prestressing should be considered for walls and columns for handling robustness and efficient use of materials.
- Casting methods and steel forms can impose dimensional and detailing constraints.
- GPRM Other Products page: existing product and plant information
Dimensions and detailing are project-specific. Contact GPRM for technical information.
