One of the most versatile building materials anywhere, precast concrete design is limited only by the imagination. This section includes case studies for a variety of product lines that highlight the practical uses for precast and innovative applications in underground and above-ground construction.

Precast Concrete Railroad Crossing Case Study

Building and Site Amenities

• A Homebuilder’s Perspective on Basement Entry Systems
• Basement Foundation Systems Save Time and Money
• Precast Concrete Framing: Element Lofts Project
• Precast Concrete Walls Withstand Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire
• Precast Dome Panels: Oklahoma State Capitol
• Precast Goes Collegiate with Load Bearing Walls
• Thin-Shell Precast: Philadelphia Domus Project
• The New Hybrid Thin-Shell Precast Wall System

Cemetery Products

• National Cemetery Precast Crypt System
• Precast Concrete Shapes the Future of Mausoleums

Marine Products

• San Diego Precast Concrete Dock and Ferry Landing

Modular Paving

• Precast Modular Pavers Make Outdoor Living Stylish

Prestressed/Structural Products

• Why Prestressed?

Retaining and Sound Walls

• White Brother’s Loading Platform (PDF)
• Trumball Substation Screening Wall
• Redefining the Retaining Wall with Precast Concrete (PDF)
• Benefits of Precast Concrete Sound Walls Over Alternative Products (PDF)

Sanitary and Stormwater Products

• Comparing Reinfored Concrete Pipe (RCP) with Plastic Pipe
• Creating Lift Stations with Culverts: Aurora, Colo. Project
• Engineer’s Liability: RCP vs. Plastic
• Field Laser Testing of High Density Polyethylen (HDPE) Pipe
• Precast Concrete – A Versatile Material: Lucas Oil Stadium Project
• Precast Manholes in Stormwater Application
• Precast’s Role in Protecting the Wetlands of Washington
• Precast Stormwater System: Van Cortlandt Park Project
• Precast Wastewater System: Passaic River Project
• Stormwater Filtration System: Largo, Fla. Project

Sustainability

• Solar Powered Plant
• Sustainability and Practicality of Precast Concrete
• The Little Green Book of Concrete (PDF)
• Recycled Glass Tiles
• Hybrid Gravity/Reinforced Headwalls Help the Environment

Transportation Products

• Precast Arch Bridge: Westtoen Road Bridge
• Precast Box Culvert: Madison County, Ill. Bicycle Bridges
• Precast Underground Supports New Indianapolis Airport
• The Two-Piece Box Culvert
• Underwater Box Culverts Preserve Fish Habitat

Utility Structures

• Precast Utility Tunnel: Eli Lilly and Co. Project

Water and Wastewater Products

• Grease Disposal 101
• Hail to the Precast Holding Tank
• Precast – The Super Septic Tank
• Precast Grease Interceptors: Resturant Application
• Precast’s Superiority in Wastewater: Long Run, Pa. Project
• Precast Tanks Help Save Puerto Rican Parrot
• Precast Wastewater System: A Title V Solution
• Precast Wastewater System: Passaic River Project
• Precast Wastewater System Renews Raisin River
• Precast Wastewater Tanks: Sandborn Ind. Project
• The Perfect Precast Interception: Camp Colley Project

Innovations in Precast

• 100 Advantages of Precast Concrete (PDF)
• Coloring Precast Concrete
• Depollution and Photocatalysis of Precast Concrete
• MagLev Project
• Photo Engraved Precast
• Ultra-High Performance Concrete