Precast concrete sandwich panels (PCSPs) are composite building elements that integrate two concrete wythes separated by a dedicated insulation layer. Engineered for rapid construction and improved ...

Numerical studies of the tested precast systems will be performed using Finite Element Method to validate the computational models to further understand their fire and structural performances in order ...

Concrete is no longer just a niche material in residential construction. As natural disasters become more frequent and severe, the shortcomings of traditional wood-framed homes are being laid bare.