About the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute: PCI is a technical institute and trade association representing the precast concrete industry. PCI’s mission is to develop, maintain, and disseminate knowledge for the design, fabrication, and erection of precast concrete structures, supporting innovation and best practices.
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Handbooks may deal with any topic, and are generally compendiums of information in a particular field or about a particular technique. They are designed to be easily consulted and provide quick answers in a certain area.
The “Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures.
Some concrete piles (precast piles) are cast in a plant before driving, which allows controlled inspection of all phases of manufacture. Other piles are cast-in-place (CIP), a term used in this report to designate piles made of concrete placed into a previously-driven, enclosed container.
The proper detailing and design of precast concrete connections are essential to the performance of a precast concrete structure. This guide provides information on design, detailing, and construc-tion of connections between precast members in jointed systems, including moment frame and structural wall systems.
The American Concrete Institute offers a comprehensive suite of codes that support design professionals in delivering high-quality concrete projects around the world. From structural design and concrete repair to precast, seismic analysis, and residential concrete, ACI Codes cover a wide range of topics. Each code is developed through a rigorous consensus process that has produced dependable ...