Is Precast Concrete a Cost-Effective Way to Build?
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
20-4-2015 10:00 AM
End Date
20-4-2015 11:30 AM
Student's Major
Construction Management
Student's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Mentor's Name
Mohamed Diab
Mentor's Email Address
mohamed.diab@mnsu.edu
Mentor's Department
Construction Management
Mentor's College
Science, Engineering and Technology
Description
There is the perception among those involved in the construction of new buildings that precast concrete comes at too high of a premium to use. The purpose of this project is to see if the thermal properties of precast concrete allow for the owner of the structure to recoup the initial premium associated with the construction of precast concrete buildings. Case studies were analyzed to see how the insulating factors compare to those of traditional building methods, and how that contributes to reduced heating and cooling costs. The results of this project are intended to show whether or not the utility cost differences in precast concrete buildings make it cost-effective to build with precast concrete over traditional building methods.
Is Precast Concrete a Cost-Effective Way to Build?
CSU Ballroom
There is the perception among those involved in the construction of new buildings that precast concrete comes at too high of a premium to use. The purpose of this project is to see if the thermal properties of precast concrete allow for the owner of the structure to recoup the initial premium associated with the construction of precast concrete buildings. Case studies were analyzed to see how the insulating factors compare to those of traditional building methods, and how that contributes to reduced heating and cooling costs. The results of this project are intended to show whether or not the utility cost differences in precast concrete buildings make it cost-effective to build with precast concrete over traditional building methods.
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Dylan. "Is Precast Concrete a Cost-Effective Way to Build?." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 20, 2015.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2015/poster_session_A/45
