550R-96
Design Recommendations for Precast Concrete Structures (Reapproved 2001)
1996, 8 pp.
$31.50

Recommendations for the design of precast concrete structures are presented. Design of individual members and of connections for the integration of members into structures are covered. Aspects of detailing, production, handling, erection, and strength evaluation that are related to design are also presented.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Scope

Chapter 2: General

Chapter 3: Distribution of forces due to gravity loads

Chapter 4: Diaphragm and shearwall design

Chapter 5: Structural integrity

Chapter 6: Member design

Chapter 7: Connection design

Chapter 8: Bearing design

Chapter 9: Items embedded after concrete placement

Chapter 10 Marking and identification

Chapter 11 Handling

Chapter 12: Strength evaluation of precast construction

Chapter 13: References

Chapter 13.1: Recommended references

Chapter 13.2: Cited references