15 PRECAST CONCRETE FRAMING SYSTEMS
Plant-Cast Precast Concrete • Concrete elements, cast and cured in a manufacturing plant, then transported to the construction site. • Plant casting allows increased efficiency and higher quality control. • Durable, permanent steel forms are reused many times, reducing formwork costs compared to sitecast concrete. • Use of Type III, high early strength cement and steam curing allow concrete members to be cast and cured in as little as 24 hours. • Controlled casting conditions and high quality forms allow for greater control of surface finishes.
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