Case Studies

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.

Buildings 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, 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 Walls

Redefining the Retaining Wall with Precast Concrete

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

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
Recycled Glass Tiles
Sustainability and Practicality of Precast Concrete
The Little Green Book of Concrete (PDF)
Ultra-High Preformance Concrete