Technical Resources

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) takes on the difficult task of building and maintaining various military and government facilities and recreational American infrastructures around the world. This mission requires high-performance materials that can hold up to challenge.

Learning Objectives: Identify aesthetic options for carbon fiber grid reinforced enclosures through commercial case studies Evaluate how three different carbon fiber grid reinforced enclosures contribute to R-value by reviewing specific projects and thermal imaging studies Discuss strategies for carbon fiber grid reinforced precast design and construction challenges by examining specific case studies Explain how carbon fiber grid reinforced precast buildings are engineered to reduce energy expenditures and lower CO2e footprints

This eight-page brochure provides a wealth of information about CarbonCast Double Tees, including a LEED point checklist and basic CarbonCast Double Tee sizing chart.

Reduced weight, increased benefits. CarbonCast Double Tees are patented lightweight floor and roof deck framing components used primarily for high-performance parking and outdoor decks. The components are constructed with a C-GRID® reinforced epoxy coated carbon fiber open strand mesh face and steel prestressing strand reinforcing. The specification details manufacture, transportation, handling, erection and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

This 16-page brochure features information on CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels and CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding. It includes inspirational project photography, example detail drawings and an overview of finish options.

Setting a new standard for sandwich wall panels CarbonCast® High Performance Insulated Wall Panels are patented, structural precast concrete insulated wall panels with prestressing strands and/or mild steel reinforcement, C-GRID® carbon fiber shear grid and welded wire steel mesh or C-GRID epoxy-coated carbon fiber open strand mesh. The panels can act as either load bearing or non-load bearing building elements including shear walls. This specification details their manufacture, transportation, handling, erection and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

Thermally efficient, lightweight, durable. CarbonCast Insulated Architectural Cladding is architecturally finished load bearing or non-load bearing insulated precast concrete wall panels, reinforced with prestressing strands, mild steel reinforcement, and welded wire steel mesh or epoxy-coated carbon fiber open strand mesh.Specifications include manufacture, transportation, handling, erection, and other related items such as anchorage, bearing pads, storage and protection of the units.

Designing and building for the military can be challenging and demanding. In an effort to safeguard the public’s money, government-funded projects are typically accompanied by extensive regulations, rigorous processes and exhaustive bidding processes. This paper examines the suitability of CarbonCast products to meet stringent military demands.

Learning Objectives: Identify four precast enclosure design options that can reduce weight and attain sustainable design goals Understand thermal performance and moisture management attributes of precast enclosure systems Summarize precast aesthetic options and design economy principles that assist in managing cost and quality Examine the impact of precast enclosure systems through six specific case studies featuring aesthetic options, R-value contribution, solutions to construction challenges, reductions in energy expenditures and lower CO2e footprints

Learning Objectives:  Identify four precast enclosure design options that can reduce weight and attain sustainable design goals Understand thermal performance and moisture management attributes of precast enclosure systems Summarize precast aesthetic options and design economy principles that assist in managing cost and quality Examine the impact of precast enclosure systems through six specific case studies featuring aesthetic options, R-value contribution, solutions to construction challenges, reductions in energy expenditures and lower CO2e footprints

Precast is a favored building material for educational facilities because of its long-term durability and construction speed. In addition, CarbonCast Enclosure Systems provide continuous insulation to meet ASHRAE codes and enable a reduction in energy costs. This brief also discusses aesthetic options and acoustic benefits of CarbonCast products.

This information sheet provides an overview about the Graphic Concrete treatment to impart designs, patterns and images onto the face of precast concrete wall panels. It includes FAQs about designing and fabricating with the Graphic Concrete technology.

This bulletin explains the unique properties of CarbonCast High Performance Insulated Wall Panels, including their C-GRID® carbon fiber grid connector systems, continuous insulation properties, composite performance, and more.