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February 19, 2013

Structural Article Summary – Precast Concrete

Structural Article Summary - Precast Concrete
The use of precast concrete provides several benefits to design, construction, and costs in heavier commercial projects.Click here for a link to the article in Structural Engineer.

• Decreased site footprint, a key where construction space is limited
• Decreased construction time required on site, leading to minimization of trades working on site
• Precast concrete is satisfactory for structural elements and also for architectural/construction requirements (e.g. comparative ease of fireproofing or waterproofing)
• Application of layers of precast walls provides both noise and thermal insulation
• Precast concrete improves LEED scores by using recycled and/or locally sourced materials

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Jim is the president of Schnitzhofer & Associates, LLC with 15 years of experience in structural engineering and is licensed to practice in Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida in civil and structural engineering.

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