Title:
Fast Track Construction of Precast Concrete Gymnasium
Author(s):
Celal Kozano lu
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
19
Issue:
8
Appears on pages(s):
37-40
Keywords:
architectural concrete; gymnasium; scheduling; precast concrete; structural design
DOI:
Date:
8/1/1997
Abstract:
Author presents the redesign of an 8000-seat Turkish gymnasium using precast concrete. The construction schedule was very tight, with project completion within 5.5 months. The oval structure is completely composed of precast concrete members. Architectural integrity was maintained in the design. The redesign called for many cast-in-place sections.