1.1. The History of Precast Building Precast building has always been a challenge in terms of the attempt to build buildings, above all, more quickly, whilst at the same time meeting all the conditions of good quality construction. This paper deals with the precast mode of construction using a timber frame, of the panel type, suitable for buildings with 3-4 storeys above ground. Therefore, in t...

This paper discusses the long-term behavior of a series of highly-loaded, spun concrete pole specimens prestressed with carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) tendons, which were subjected to outdoor four-point bending creep tests since 1996 in the frame of collaboration with the Swiss precast concrete producer, SACAC (Società Anonima Cementi Armati Centrifugati). The 2 m span cylindrical beams...