THE ADVANTAGES OF PRECAST CONCRETE
Precast concrete is a construction product produced by casting concrete in a reusable mould or “form” which is then cured in a controlled environment, transported to the construction site and lifted into place.
In contrast, conventional cast-in-place concrete is poured into site-specific forms and cured on site. Precast construction is an alternative to conventional cast-in-place concrete. It is adapted to a large number of applications in civil, infrastructure and architectural construction.
Precast concrete is produced in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, colours and textures. It is used in both load-bearing and non-load bearing applications. Precast concrete is a popular construction material used in a wide variety civil application utilising precast concrete products such as pits, risers, haunching slabs, lintels, kerb entry units, pit lids, concrete pipe, headwalls, box culverts, electrical pits and joint bays.
The main advantage of precast concrete is that it can be produced in a controlled environment, which leads to a more consistent product.
Additionally, precast concrete can be custom made, which allows for a great deal of flexibility in design.
Some of the most common uses for precast concrete in civil engineering include:
- Constructing precast concrete sewer systems
- Creating precast concrete retaining walls
- Constructing precast concrete bridges
- Building precast concrete buildings
Some of the benefits of precast concrete include:
- It is produced in a controlled environment, so the quality of the finished product is more consistent than cast-in place concrete.
- Precast concrete can be manufactured to a tight tolerance, so its easier to produce a smooth finish.
Precast concrete is an excellent choice for civil construction projects because it is durable, resilient, and easy to work.
If you need precast concrete products for your next construction project, we can help. We are a leading provider of precast concrete product and have a wide range of products to choose from. We can also custom design a solution to meet your specific needs.
Contact us to today to learn more call Civilcast on 1300 012 278 or visit civilcast.com.au
