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Definition of Precast
1. Adjective. Of structural members especially of concrete; cast into form before being transported to the site of installation.
Definition of Precast
1. Adjective. Cast previously in another location. ¹
2. Noun. Structural members made of concrete, ready for installation. ¹
3. Verb. To cast in a location other than where to be installed. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Precast
1. to cast and finish before placing into position [v -CAST, -CASTING, -CASTS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Precast
Literary usage of Precast
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Concrete Houses, how They Were Built: Articles Descriptive of Various Types edited by Harvey Whipple (1920)
"The walls Hollow Walls of precast Slabs' I '•' j FIG. ... The slabs are of precast,
reinforced concrete, assembled in the wall, the metal ties used ..."
2. Modern Tunneling by David William Brunton, John Allen Davis, John Vipond Davies (1922)
"precast BLOCK LINING As pointed out previously, another form in which concrete
can be used is that of pre-cast blocks. By this use of concrete the necessity ..."
3. Modern Tunneling by David William Brunton, John Allen Davis, John Vipond Davies (1922)
"precast BLOCK LINING As pointed out previously, another form in which concrete
can be used is that of pre-cast blocks. By this use of concrete the necessity ..."
4. NEHRP Commentary on the Gidelines for the Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildingsedited by Eugene Zeller edited by Eugene Zeller (2000)
"These ductile joints between precast elements may consist of both vertical and
... precast shear walls in several older structures cannot be classified as ..."
5. NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and edited by Eugene Zeller (2001)
"However, one of the principal characteristics of precast systems is that they
often are assembled using dry joints where connections are made by bolting, ..."
6. Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research edited by Brian Cowan, Michael Mahoney, Stephen A. Mahin (2000)
"The performance of precast parking garage structures during the Northridge
earthquake has serious implications. The type of construction damaged in this ..."
7. Safety and Health Requirements Manual: U. S. Army Corps of Engineers edited by Robert H. Griffin (1999)
"C precast CONCRETE OPERATIONS 27.C.01 precast concrete members shall be adequately
supported to prevent overturning or collapse until permanent connections ..."
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