SC-2 is a one-third scale precast concrete segmental column with longitudinal steel dowels connecting the base segment to the footing. Unbonded post tensioning is used to connect the segments and to ...

The basic profile of a MonoKast wall includes a 10-inch wide header beam at the top and a 10-inch wide footing beam at the bottom; both of which are 3-1/2 inches thick with solid concrete and ...

A slab foundation is made of concrete that is typically 4" to 6" thick in the center. The concrete slab is often placed on a layer of sand for drainage or to act as a cushion. Houses built on a ...

The four other column models to be tested in this study are composed of hollow precast concrete shells that are rigidly connected to the footing using mechanical rebar couplers located within the ...