Precast Concrete Handbook

Published by the National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCAA) in conjunction with the Concrete Institute of Australia, the Precast Concrete Handbook is the definitive Australian text covering the design, manufacture and installation of precast reinforced and prestressed concrete. It is an essential resource for every precast concrete project.

The new second edition:

• Has been revised to comply with the proposed 2009 edition of AS 3600 and other relevant revised Australian Standards
• Contains new technical data on a range of precast concrete elements, including sandwich panels
• Provides information on using precast concrete in sustainable designs
• Explains design impacts caused by recent changes to the Building Code of Australia
• Contains data on the thermal performance of precast concrete elements
• Provides data on the acoustic insulation properties of precast elements

The 460-page second edition includes:

1. History and Application
2. Products and Processes
3. Materials and Material Properties
4. Tolerances
5. Analysis and Design of Buildings
6. Design of Elements
7. Connections and Fixings
8. Design of Joints
9. Thermal and Acoustic Properties
10. Architectural Elements
11. Handling, Transport and Erection
12. Contract Issues