Precast concrete sandwich panels (PCSPs) are composite building elements that integrate two concrete wythes separated by a dedicated insulation layer. Engineered for rapid construction and improved ...

Numerical studies of the tested precast systems will be performed using Finite Element Method to validate the computational models to further understand their fire and structural performances in order ...

When time is of the essence on a large project, sometimes individually-placed concrete blocks just won't cut it. That’s what Chris Boel discovered when construction started on his new 16-unit ...

VersaCore+Green™, the newest precast concrete panel from Fabcon contains as much as 58-percent recycled content and tests an average of three points higher in R-value. Panels are manufactured in sizes ...

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In a situation where the PCSPF is exposed to fire, the insulation layer should first ensure the thermal protection of the load-bearing layer, stay firm during the fire, and not contribute to fire ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article gave an incorrect year for the 180 Degrees Design + Build project. Having an affinity for Phoenix’s impressive mid-century architecture ...

The waterfront surrounding Brooklyn’s former Domino Sugar Refinery continues to rise at a dizzying pace and, similar to DUMBO to the south, this spate of growth is led by Two Trees Development—ongoing ...

The Statue of Liberty Museum and Visitor Center, which was completed last year, recently was awarded the 2020 PCI Design Award for Best Sustainable Design. Before it was constructed, planners knew the ...

Keywords: Cyclic testing, composite behavior, sandwich wall, seismic behavior, steel, boundary elements, flexural plastic strength, Abaqus, non-linear analysis ...