The Precast/Prestressed

Issue 8, Summer 2003
Phil Wiedemann
Executive Director
Phone:(937) 833-3900
Email: phil@pci-central.org
www.pcicentral.org
WELCOME New MEMBER
PCI Central Region would like to
welcome it’s newest member:
FABCON LLC - Indianapolis, IN
645 West Carmel Drive, Suite 160
Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: 317-566-6622
Web: www.fabcon-usa.com
E-mail: charles.moore@fabcon-usa.com
FABCON LLC - Grove City, OH
3400 Jackson Pike
Grove City, OH 43123
Phone: 614-875-8601
Web: www.fabcon-usa.com
E-mail: james.cetovich@fabcon-usa.com
PCI 2002 Design Award Winner
“Precast concrete made it
easy to shape the various
building elements as we
wanted.”
Augusto Quijano, principal,
Augusto Quijano Architects
ABB
Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania
F
ast all-season construction was a major
consideration in fabrication of the ABB
facility in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania.
With an erection schedule of only 21-days,
Fabcon was able to keep up with the
fast-paced project to build the 60,560
square-foot building.
I'm Glad
I Used
PRECAST
because...
ABB
Mt. Pleasant, PA
Precaster: Fabcon, Inc.
Architect: Renaissance 3 Architects
Contractor: Continental Building Systems, Inc.
Owner: MDG Office V, Texas
Technical Notes:
• Erection date: Fall 02
• Panel Height: 43'
• Building Type: Warehouse
• Wall Finish: Painted steel form finish
“The Fabcon precast
panels (for the ABB
project) provided for a
more durable exterior
without perimeter
building column
obstructions allowing
the client a more usable
space. Closing-in the
building quickly and
efficiently during the
winter months resulted
in overall cost savings relative
to alternate exterior building materials.”
Matt Curtis, Vice President,
Continental Building Systems, Inc.
Pittsburgh Office.
PCI Central Region
AMC Theatre
Producer Members
Sterling Heights, Michigan
T
Concrete Technology, Inc.
Springboro, OH
Phone: (937) 748-2412
Web: www.ctiprecast.com
Email: dnemenz@ctiprecast.com
Concrete Technology, Inc.
Paxton, IL
Phone: (217) 379-9790
Email: lford@ctiprecast.com
Fabcon, LLC
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: (317) 566-6622
Web: www.fabcon-usa.com
Email: charles.moore@fabcon-usa.com
Fabcon, LLC
Grove City, OH
Phone: (614) 875-8601
Email: james.cetovich@fabcon-usa.com
Gate Bluegrass Precast, Inc.
Winchester, KY
Phone: (859) 744-9481
Web: www.gatebluegrass.com
Email: kharrison@gatepetro.com
Gate Bluegrass Precast, Inc.
Ashland City, TN
Phone: (615) 792-7608
Email: bluke@gatepetro.com
Hollowcore Incorporated
Detroit, MI
Phone: (313) 962-9189
Web: www.psi-hci.com
Email: info@psi-hci.com
Marietta Structures Corporation
Marietta, OH
Phone: (740) 373-2400
Web: www.mariettastructures.com
Email: info@mariettastructures.com
he original preliminary design
scenario of metal deck and steel
joist for the AMC Theatre was
modified to a precast frame employing
a wide variety of precast components.
By utilizing precast components made
under controlled plant conditions, this
project was able to be constructed
during harsh winter months, which
could not have been achieved using
the originally designed materials.
Further, the economic feasibility of
utilizing precast at the roof elevation
was not realized and therefore,
Hollowcore Inc. included, under their
scope of work, the design, supply and
installation of the metal deck and
joist materials for the roof structure.
This enabled Hollowcore Inc. to
provide the entire shell of the
theatre. This unique situation
eliminated a lot of coordination and
potential conflicts that could have
arisen by having multiple subtrades on site simultaneously.
AMC Theatre
Sterling Heights, Michigan
Precaster: Hollowcore, Inc., Detroit, Michigan
Engineer: Martin Harper & Associates, Inc.
General Contractor: Walton Construction Company, Inc.
Consultant: Gould Evans Goodman Association, Inc.
Owners: A.M.C. Theatres
Technical Note: For the
30-plex AMC Theatre,
located in Sterling Heights,
Michigan, Hollowcore Inc.
supplied and installed
precast/prestressed walls
(exterior, demise and
interior), bleachers, stairs
and hollow core planks for
floors and mezzanines.
Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
L
oad-bearing precast concrete
panels were specified to clad the
facade of the Condell Medical Center
in Libertyville, Illinois for several
reasons. By supporting their own
load, the panels reduced the slab load
and minimized interior columns,
saving material costs on both the slab
edging and interior. Also, designers
were unsure during which time of the
year the facade would be constructed.
Using precast panels ensured that we
could do it in any weather. If you can
generate repetition or have to build in
winter conditions, precast makes
a lot of sense.
Technical Notes:
• Construction of 200,000
sq. feet of new space
• Renovation of 60,000 sq. feet
• 14,000-square-foot emergency and intensive
care unit
• 14,000-square-foot birthing center
• 30,000-square-foot surgery department,
radiology renovation
• 25,000 square feet of administrative spaces
Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
Precaster: Concrete Technology, Inc., Springboro, OH
Contractor: Power Construction
Design Architect: Pratt Design Studio Ltd.
Engineer: Thornton Thomasetti Engineers
Millennium Center at Scott Station
PCI Central Region
Pittsburgh, PA
Producer Members
Technical Notes:
By varying the
thickness and shape
of the precast panels
prominent entryways
were created to
accent the building
Millennium Center at Scott Station
Pittsburgh, PA
Precaster: Marietta Structures, Marietta OH
Contractor: Tedco Construction Co.
Architect: Herring & Trowbridge
Owners: Trammel Crow NE, Inc.
T
rammel Crow NE Inc. needed a
stunning appearance for their
new speculative office building
outside Pittsburgh PA. An exterior
of architectural precast concrete was
selected to impress the perspective
tenants and insure a top of the line
appearance.
Lunch and Learn
Programs
Enjoy an hour-long Lunch
and Learn precast design
program in the comfort of
your own office.
Marietta Structures of Marietta Ohio
fabricated 39,200 Sq. Ft. comprised
of 592 pieces of architectural
precast. The panels were 8" thick of
colored architectural concrete made
from a blend of white and gray
cement, pigments, black and buff
aggregates. The panels were
finished with a light and heavy
sandblast to achieve two distinctive
finishes for the panels. Granite
medallions were added to the
precast panels to accent the exterior
facade.
PCI Central Region
Upcoming Events
September 29: PCI Central Region
Membership afternoon plant tour
at Sidley Precast
Thompson, OH
Programs are available on
School Buildings,
Architectural Precast,
Hollowcore, and Parking
Structures. These programs
are an effective way to learn
more about designing with
precast and earn AIA/CES
learning units.
September 29: Board of Directors
Steering Committee Meeting
at Sidley Precast
Thompson, OH
Contact us at (937) 833-3900
or phil@pci-central.org to
schedule a Lunch and Learn
Program.
October 19-22: PCI National
Convention/Exhibition and
Concrete Bridge Conference/
FHWA Symposium
Orlando, FL
September 30: PCI Central
Membership Meeting & tour of
Master Builders testing lab
Shaker Heights, OH
Ohio Valley Precast
Fairfield, OH
Phone: (513) 829-1005
Email: ohiovalleyprecast@hotmail.com
Precast Specialties, Inc.
Monroeville, IN
Phone: (260) 623-6131
Web: www.precastspec.com
Email: sales@precastspec.com
Rinker Materials, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
Phone: (317) 353-2118
Web: www.rinker.com
Email: jsbishop@rinker.com
Rinker Materials, Inc.
Lafayette, IN
Phone: (765) 474-1411
Email: jsbishop@rinker.com
Rinker Materials, Inc.
Henderson, KY
Phone: (270) 826-6244
Email: dbuttram@rinker.com
Sidley Precast Group
Thompson, OH
Phone: (800) 536-3232
Fax: (440) 951-1921
Web: www.rwsidley.com
Email: info@sidleyprecast.com
Sidley Precast Group
Youngwood, PA
Phone: (800) 745-6546
Email: drichardson@rwsidley.com
Sidley Precast Group / Carr Concrete Corp.
Waverly, WV
Phone: (800) 837-8918
Email: ddunbarger@carrconcrete.com
Strescore
South Bend, IN
Phone: (574) 233-1117
Web: www.strescore.com
Email: sales@strescore.com
PCI Plant Certification Facts
F
or PCI Certified Precast Plants quality assurance is an
absolute requirement. Two unannounced audits are
performed annually on each plant by an independent
engineering firm. Inspections include steps taken by each
plant to ensure quality. Plants are required to follow the
PCI Quality Assurance Manual MNL 116. To learn more about
PCI Plant Certification for your specification requirements
visit our web site at www.pcicentral.org or call 937-833-3900.
PCI Central Region
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Promotion Association
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www.secement.org
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