PCINE provides a variety of resources for Universities and Colleges. The resources will assist faculty members in the development of course material for a better hands-on student experience. PCI’s body of knowledge in precast/prestressed concrete design offers a broader educational experience for engineering and architecture students. The list below describes some of the educational programs in place:
Schools of Engineering
- Prestressed in a Box – 9 hours of teaching material. Prestress in a box is a collection of resources intended for faculty member that enables them to quickly develop a class in prestressed concrete design. Contact PCINE for more information.
- PCI Free Design Resources
- Big Beam Competition a popular engineering student competition that requires students to design, build, and test a prestressed concrete beam in coordination with a faculty member and a prestressed concrete producer.
- Tours at local precast manufacturing plants
- Lecture on precast prestressed concrete for students. The lecture is usually offered towards the end of a semester as an introduction to prestressed concrete in a reinforced concrete class. It can also be given as an introduction to the graduate class in prestressed concrete design at the start of a semester. Length: 1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Structural Precast Topics:
- Basics of Prestressed Concrete Design
- Fabrication Techniques
- Installation Techniques
- Variety of Building and Bridge Applications
- Request a school lecture
- Library of Project Profiles
Schools of Architecture
Schools Offering Construction Management
Resources for Students