Precast concrete is a wise and reliable substitute to cast concrete in place. This concrete element is cast in reusable molds or forms at the manufacturing plant. It then gets transported to the construction site where we need to place it. Thus, it is tailor-made for production projects of all kinds. Also, it is cured under a controlled environment with an automated system, unlike the cast in situ construction.

For any developed or developing country, with every large construction project comes the responsibility of strength to the structure. Therefore, it looks at sustainable development and flexibility to create a future-ready building that will excel in quality. The precast technology holds many advantages and strengths that can’t be ignored for boom efficiency.

Precast technology brings forth many advanced automated techniques and creative possibilities in planning and execution. It sets a seal on the quality, speed of construction, and overall cost. Most construction areas are now getting more disposed towards this technology.

Precast products, be that infrastructural or architectural, are the future forms as they have the edge over the cast-in-situ system on many levels. These levels are minimal construction time with reduced cost, less impact on the eco-system, less energy consumption, and less water. They are the ultimate heroes that provide you with the comfort and flexibility in design you always want.

ADVANTAGES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

Precast technology is a more innovative option if you move ahead with a big modern building project.

With the use of this building material, you can benefit from many advantages. The best merit is its durability in terms of strength and efficiency. Also, it is weather and fireproof. Thus, it keeps your structure away from mildew and rust attacks. In addition, it also provides better sound insulation.

Furthermore, this concrete comes in a wide range of colors with exquisite detailing to help you get that attractive look you always wanted. Finally, let’s not forget its eco-friendly nature. And voila, this brings down the overall cost of construction and the impact on the job site. So let’s dive into the merits in detail.

These are the main advantages.

The time directly proportional to cost:

If the concrete is poured into the situation, the major pitfall will be the delay in the set-up time. This might disable the overlapping tasks and the efficiency. Precast concrete can be cast before time, and multiple products can be worked upon simultaneously. This will save the construction time, speeding up the process. Also, precast casting requires less labor and space. As a result, you don’t need to stop the construction and wait for your materials to attain full strength, which is a costly way to stand around.

Structural Reliability

For large building projects, the regular structures fail to keep pace with the specially designed features of precast concrete.

The lightweight of the precast concrete building is the cynosure of big construction industries and can bear a lot of weight. However, it doesn’t bring down the efficiency in performance. Instead, there is no extra need for structural materials such as additional supports and columns at a pinch. This is because the structures are precast. However, it also reduces the foundation’s overall depth.

When installed correctly, the precast concrete structures pass on more strength and durability to the building. In addition, you can provide the security your building needs.

The precast concrete wall is best suited to residential or commercial landscaping projects.

Less labor:

Precast concrete minimizes the difficulty of extensive labor. Furthermore, it would be best to do less work with automated machines. Also, it would be best if you had less-skilled laborers, which considerably reduces the labor cost.

In cast-in-place concrete, workmanship controls quality; hence, skilled laborers require the job to be done manually. Moreover, more laborers with more labor hours will be needed as all the works shall be done on the site. Though, this is not the case with the former one.

Thermal Friendly

Are you also in worry due to the huge electricity bill at your door in an attempt to get thermal comfort? Then, Precast concrete is a sigh of bliss. However, when you are not using suitable materials, you are looking at a significantly increased cost all year long. In addition, the high density of precast concrete doesn’t allow heat to move around your building. This helps keep the heat inside during the cold months and out in the summer relative to external temperatures.

With Magicrete’s precast products, you’ll be able to meet large-scale infrastructure needs such as unusual weather and element demands. In addition, Magicrete’s Precast Floor slab and precast wall panels provide you with a better thermal performance. Do visitåÊhttps://precast.magicrete.in/åÊfor more.

Fire Resistance

The proper insulation on the walls and the ceilings against fire should be the topmost priority for safety. It helps in the prevention and protection against significant damage. The strength and uniformity of the precast concrete can curb a fire’s ability. In addition, you can prevent the fire from spreading between rooms with the right paneling. Magicrete’s floor slabs and precast panels provide you with the most needed protection against fire.

Sound Control

Let’s talk about the noise reduction ability of the precast concrete. It is well known to cut back the noise inside and out. In addition, precast concrete buildings absorb sound because of their high density. Therefore, it is ideal for commercial and residential buildings.

Whenever and wherever privacy turns out to be a topic of concern for construction projects, Magicrete’s precast products such as floor slabs and wall panels are the best choice.

Cost-Effective

When you go for precast concrete, the effortless installation and speedy construction save the labor time considerably. This reduces the labor cost as well. With faster project execution, there is less risk of project lag time. Also, it saves 23% on cost. With the installation of the precast wall panels, precast boundary walls, and structural pods, there lies economy in the number of products used and provides cost efficiency. There lies no need for separate stud framing and drywall costs. Few workers must carry out various jobs simultaneously in a familiar and supervised plant.

Lock Out Pests

The precast concrete density is a tremendous boost when keeping the pests out.

As the precast concrete isn’t an organic building material such as wood, it doesn’t end up being a shelter to such nuisances caused by the pests like rats and termites, as well as the humans, which degrades our environment, turning the location unsafe and misfit for construction.

Magicrete’s floor slabs are damp, rot, and vermin-proof.

Withstand Tough Jobs Day In Day Out

For years and years, without much hindrance, the precast concrete has proved its strength to withstand any significant wear and tear in everyday tasks while providing support to many vital structures. However, it proves to be the big cheese when protecting the internal system from damage.

Stand against Chemicals and Rust

Precast concrete structures don’t fail when exposed to rain and water. This resistance of the precast concrete against dampness prevents the action of rust. These are also resistant to the damage caused by chemical exposures. In addition, due to the high strength of the precast concrete, there is less impact on the overall structural integrity.

High-performance aesthetics

Precast concrete products offer you the versatility of colors and textures. These structures are available in different shapes, designs, and forms with intricate detailing with modern finishing techniques. By adding specific aggregates and pigmentation to the concrete mix, you can get the customized look you want for your home. You no more need to live with that same dull, grey look. With precast, you limit your desires only by your imagination. These structures can take nearly any shape or size and be available in virtually any color.

Safe Construction Platform

Whether residential or commercial, the installation of precast concrete will ensure double security due to its robust nature.

We can see the danger imposed on our land in today’s world. However, the precast concrete can keep away both the break-ins and break-outs while heading towards upscale construction.

Different types of precast concrete structures

There are various products available under precast concreting that serve multiple purposes. These are

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Building Products

  1. Columns and Beams
  2. Precast Staircases
  3. Floor Slabs
  4. Precast Wall Panels( Facade and Load Bearing)

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ 3D Modular Building Products

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Infrastructure Products

  1. Storm Water Drains
  2. Cable Trenches
  3. Box Culvert
  4. Boundary Wall

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Precast Concrete Walls

  1. Load Bearing External Walls
  2. Non-Load Bearing Walls

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Precast Joist Roof

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Precast Septic Tanks

åáåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊåÊ Precast Toilets

FAQs

Where is precast concrete used?

The use of precast concrete is now leading in most building structures. You can see this mode of construction all around. All types of buildings can profit from their use. Precast concrete finds its services in offices, low and mid-rise apartment buildings, bridges, stadiums, modular elements, and structures. As it is versatile, the choice of this concrete is ideal for all building components like structural frames, floors and roofs, claddings, etc.

Which type of cement do you use in precast concrete?

Precast concrete comprises the general-purpose Ordinary Portland cement (OPC) 43 grade [IS:8112] and 53 [IS:12269]. In addition, precast concrete must contain high silica cement to prevent itself from facing reversion. This will ensure that there isn’t a loss of a considerable portion of its strength in warm and humid conditions.

How is precast concrete made?

The high-strength precast concrete consists of coarse and fine aggregates. It is made from a mix of gravel, sand, rock, and the required amount of water.

When you mix all the components in the perfect order, you make sure that the material meets every demand for the project. This goes with mixture testing and pouring. Later, we cure this precast concrete under a controlled environment to set forth maximum strength and durability.

What are the different types of concrete?

Typically there are twenty-six different types of concrete in the construction sector. But the unique types of concrete you should be aware of are:

  1. Reinforced Concrete
  2. Cast in Place Concrete
  3. High-Strength Concrete
  4. High-Performance Concrete
  5. Lightweight Concrete
  6. Precast Concrete

What are the disadvantages of precast concrete?

It is for sure that precast concrete has become the most popular construction method. But with many benefits, it comes with some disadvantages too. These are:

  1. The mishandling of the precast units during transportation or after final displacement may cause damage to them.
  2. It is often challenging to join two pieces, adversely affecting the sensitive connection work.
  3. High initial cost.
  4. It is difficult to repair the damaged precast units, especially after the post-tensioning process.
  5. Need for the skilled craft.
  6. Lower flexibility to modify during and after construction.

How do we use precast concrete?

It is the most durable structural unit. The casting and finishing take place inside the manufacturing plant.

The procedure goes hand in hand with proper supervision and the best machine techniques. Then, after this, we transport it safely to the site where we have to place them.

What are the types of precast floors?

Precast concrete floor units are, in fact, prestressed concrete slabs that find wide applications in various types of buildings. Precast floors also provide the speed of construction. There are four types:

  1. Hollow Core Floors
  2. Massive Slab Floors
  3. Ribbed Floors
  4. Concrete Roof Elements

What is precast concrete plank flooring?

Also known as a hollow core slab, a precast concrete plank is a prestressed precast slab with continuous longitudinal voids. These voids along the plank length suitably reduce self-weight. As a result, the plank flooring is lighter and more robust than other floor slabs of the same thickness.

In addition, these concrete planks resist horizontal forces. Therefore, you can find their use mainly as floor and roof deck components in multi-story apartment buildings.

åÊWhat is a precast slab floor?

Precast concrete slab floors act as a diaphragm to pass on the lateral loads. Therefore, we use them as structural deck components. In addition, we use them to construct floors in multi-story residential, commercial, office, and industrial buildings.

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