title: PCI Design Handbook: Precast and Prestressed Concrete
author: Helmuth Wilden
description: PCI Design Handbook. This can be used for the PE Exam.
zlib_text: 550R-1
  Recommendations for the design of precast concrete structures are pre-
  sented. Design of individual members and of connections for the integra-
  tion of members into structures are covered. Aspects of detailing,
  production, handling, erection, and strength evaluation that are related to
  design are also presented.
  Keywords: anchorage (structural); bearing elements; composite construc-
  tion (concrete to precast concrete); concrete construction; connections
  (structural); erection; fabrication; joints (junctions); load tests (structural);
  precast concrete; reinforced concrete; reinforcement; slabs; structural analy-
  sis; structural design; structural integrity; tolerances; volume changes; walls.
  VARIANCES BETWEEN DESIGN
  RECOMMENDTIONS FOR PRECAST CONCRETE 
  STRUCTURES AND ACI 318-89
  1. Section 6.1 waives the requirements of ACI 318-89 Sec-
  tion 7.12 for precast one-way slabs not wider than 12 ft. Ex-
  planation is provided in ACI 550R Section 6.1.
  2. Section 6.2 modifies the requiremen