DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTIES

Precast concrete has the benefits of being able to handle all the dry materials and water effluents in a concentrated facility.

Material quantities can be estimated more precisely and excess material can be utilized.

Carefully controlling condition during manufacture assure higher strengths using less material.

 PROS

The use of formworks are dramatically reduce and it is possible to reuse them.

Faster curing (24 hours due to steam curing).

Control of waste generation are appliable.

Waste water run-off can also be more controlled at centralized precast concrete facilities than on jobsites.

Better quality control.

 CONS

Transportation costs both economically and environmentally.

Welded and bolted connection tend to fracture in Earthquakes.

volume dei compomenti, trasporto puo' diventare un problema. alto costo energetico (trasporto).