Precast protects
Precast protects lives and preserves the environment.
Through innovative construction projects across the nation, precast concrete plays a crucial role in safeguarding lives and the planet for future generations.
Some precast concrete power poles can withstand winds up to …
Precast concrete power poles can weigh about 8,000 pounds and won’t snap in half in the face of strong hurricane winds. With a wind rating of 145 mph, some poles could withstand up to a strong Category 4 hurricane.
Which historical document is protected by precast?
A precast concrete vault at the National Archives protects the Declaration of Independence when it comes off public display each day. It is waterproof and fireproof. That vault also protects the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Which of the following iconic landmarks around the world include precast concrete?
From ancient to very modern, all four of these structures include precast concrete.
Saving lives and the land
Precast endures Mother Nature’s fury and protects her creatures.
According to research data, every 26 seconds a driver hits an animal on the road in the United States, resulting in 1 million to 2 million animal deaths on roadways a year. Wildlife overpasses and underpasses, built with precast components, aim to reduce the number of accidents and animal deaths.
Precast concrete structures known as dolosse dissipate wave energy, providing coastal protection and erosion control. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers specified 18,257 dolos in the repair of the Cleveland Harbor East Breakwater following Superstorm Sandy.
Precast storm shelters are built to withstand the swirling debris and winds of an EF-5 tornado, which can exceed 200 mph.
