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Bresnen, M J, Bryman, A E, Ford, J R, Keil, E T, Beardsworth, A D, Jepson, M A and Wray, K (1984) Effective Construction Site Management: A Review. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 420–36.

CoÅŸkunoÄŸlu, O (1984) Optimal Probabilistic Compression of PERT Networks. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 437–46.

Diekmann, J E and Kruppenbacher, T A (1984) Claims Analysis and Computer Reasoning. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 391–408.

Gates, M and Scarpa, A (1984) Optimum Penetration of Friction Piles. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 491–510.

Hinze, J and Roxo, J (1984) Is Injury Occurrence Related to Lunar Cycles?. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 409–19.

Lammie, J L and Shah, D P (1984) Construction Management: MARTA in Retrospect. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 459–75.

Oberlender, G D (1984) Development of Construction Research. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 486–90.

Ramsey, T S (1984) Quality Control “A Necessity Not an Option”. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 513–7.

Rowings, J E and Walker, R O (1984) Construction Energy Use. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 447–58.

Warszawski, A, Avraham, M and Carmel, D (1984) Utilization of Precast Concrete Elements in Building. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 110(04), 476–85.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Buildings; Construction costs; Precast concrete; Prefabrication;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1984)110:4(476)
  • Abstract:
    Precast concrete components can be used in building construction within a comprehensive “closed” system, or as separate elements in conjunction with any building method. The feasibility of this second possibility was examined within the framework of a conventional building system and the following alternatives of elements utilization: prestressed modular floor slabs, exterior walls, and a combination of slabs and exterior walls. Each of these alternatives was compared to the conventional system without precast elements. The following criteria were used as a basis for the comparison: the labor requirement, the direct building cost (labor and materials), the construction time, and other considerations of more subjective nature. The findings of the study indicated that the utilization of precast elements might considerably reduce the labor requirement on site, and the project construction time. The direct building costs were almost unaffected by the alternative solutions.