PCI manual for structural design of architectural precast concrete

The primary objective of this, the First Edition, is to enable the designer to greatly improve and shorten his procedures for designing architectural precast concrete. It is intended to provide the designer with information sufficient to permit the safe design of architectural precast concrete, in accordance with commonly accepted industry practice. [from Foreword]Chapters:1. Materials2. Connections for Architectural Precast Concrete3. Tolerances4. Design Analysis for Product Manufacture5. Walls6. Sandwich Panels7. Architectural Precast Concrete Used as Forms for Cast-in-Place Concrete8. Column Covers and Mullions9. Veneered Faced Panels10. Segmental Architectural Concrete11. Earthquake Design12. Fire Resistance of Walls13. Thermal Design of Bldg. Envelopes14. Acoustical Properties15. Guide Specifications