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By EnCon Design, LLC
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Introduction
This EnCon Hollow-core Building System Design Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Product System Uses ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Single Family Residential ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Multi-Family Residential ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Hospitality and Residence ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Mixed-Use Structures ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6
Mid-Rise and High-Rise ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Manufacturing and Commercial ............................................................................................................................................................. 6
Office ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Building System Variations .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bearing Wall Systems ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Frame Systems ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Floor and Roof Systems .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Product System Benefits ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Advantages of an EnCon Precast Hollow-core Building System ............................................................................................................. 8
Typical Design and Delivery Process............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Frequently Asked Questions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
What is hollow-core? ............................................................................................................................................................................ 10
How is hollow-core produced? ............................................................................................................................................................. 10
What are the opening limitations in a hollow-core system? ................................................................................................................ 11
What sizes of hollow-core slab are available? ...................................................................................................................................... 12
What types of bearing systems are used with a hollow-core system? ................................................................................................. 12
Span-Depth Ratios ................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Typical Design Loads ............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Minimum Bearing ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Load Tables................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4HC - 4-0 Untopped Hollow-core Sections ........................................................................................................................................ 15
4HC-Top - 4-0 Topped Hollow-core Sections ..................................................................................................................................... 16
8HC - 8-0 Untopped Hollow-core Sections. ....................................................................................................................................... 17
8HC-Top - 8-0 Topped Hollow-Core Sections. .................................................................................................................................... 18
Detail Design ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Cross Section Details ............................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Section Properties ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Filled Cores ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Fire Rating or Resistance ...................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Common Details ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Hollow-core to Cast-in-Place Non-Load Bearing with Topping .......................................................................................................... 21
Hollow-core to Masonry Load Bearing with Topping ........................................................................................................................ 22
Hollow-core to Masonry Load Bearing without Topping ................................................................................................................... 23
Hollow-core to Masonry Non-Load Bearing ......................................................................................................................................... 24
Hollow-core to Precast or Cast-in-Place Load Bearing with Shelf Angle (CIP) ................................................................................... 25
Hollow-core to Precast or Cast-in-Place Non-Load bearing ............................................................................................................... 26
Hollow-core to Precast Inverted Tee Beams ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Hollow-core to Precast L Beam............................................................................................................................................................. 28
Hollow-core to Steel Wide Flange with Reduce Structural Depth ........................................................................................................ 29
Hollow-core to Steel Wide Flange ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
Hollow-core to Steel Wide Flange Alternate ........................................................................................................................................ 31
Hollow-core to Continuous Precast Load Bearing Wall ........................................................................................................................ 32
Project Specifications (Sample) ................................................................................................................................................................. 33
General Notes (Sample) ............................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Multi-Family Residential
EnCons unique precast products can be used to create a parking garage underneath an apartment building, delivering
protection and security. The floor slabs form fire separations and noise barriers between common areas and living spaces.
These elements can be erected quickly, speeding construction time and reducing building cost. The design saves land costs
while adding benefits for tenants and enhancing
Lakefront
long-term resale value. In addition, the floor
design can accommodate multiple penetrations
for mechanical equipment. Unlike wood and
steel floor systems, hollow-core provides
immediate access for other trades with minimal
preparation for final conditions. Although not
specific to multi-family residential construction,
units with integral balconies can be produced so
that all floor components are from a single
source supplier.
The Broadmoor
Mixed-Use Structures
Buildings commonly need to serve several purposes; one structure can
house retail space, parking facilities, and residential units. A hollowcore precast floor and roof system provides noise and vibration
isolation, fire separation and resistance, penetration flexibility, and
structural support for small spaces above large open areas.
Christina
Landing
Office
Corporate managers enjoy the secure image and
fast construction that precast concrete provides. It
reduces interim financing costs and ensures that
facilities will be ready for occupancy on schedule.
In addition, precast concrete mass keeps heating
and cooling costs down and lowers fire insurance
rates for the end user. Precast hollow-core floor
and roof systems create shallow structural depths
often decreasing the total building height or
allowing for an additional floor as compared to
similar height structures.
Patriot Park
Correctional Facilities
Due to its unique nature and occupancy requirements, a correctional facility
traditionally has an intricate floor plan with heavy loads that are varied and
complex from walls above. Hollow-cores high load capacity makes it an
excellent building material for this kind of structure. Long spans means fewer
support columns to act as obstacles, allowing for flexible floor plans as well as
decreasing security risk and supervision constraints.
Broadmoor Lakeside
Frame Systems
For large open areas with long clear spans, a hollow-core
frame system is ideal. Loft space has become a primary
residential construction market, and a building utilizing a
hollow-core construction system has a distinct advantage.
With a shallow overall structural depth, building height
can be reduced. This building system is traditionally used
for office construction, but residential units are being
developed, illustrating the growing popularity and varied
uses of hollow-core floor systems.
Giddings Lofts
EnCons commitment to partnership, customer care, and product excellence. EnCon maintains a full service
integrated approach to delivery, from design support to product installation. Clients receive the benefits and
convenience of a single source supplier, which limits the project risk and the number of subcontracts needed.
The EnCon Companies have delivered high quality precast concrete structures throughout the United States.
In high seismic regions, a lighter weight floor plate weight decreases the lateral forces and subsequent
foundation requirements. Topped or un-topped, a hollow-core system can be used as a lateral load diaphragm.
Long spans with shallow sections allow for high span-to-depth ratios while reducing floor-to-floor heights. This
results in more interior space with less obstruction from structural depth and columns.
Design flexibility. Spaces without interior support columns can accommodate nearly any floor plan as well as
enable the rendering of unusual or complicated details.
Greater quality control, consistency and finish with in-plant production. Plant production will also reduce onsite labor and lower the job site safety risk.
The rapid construction process enables openings in the floor plate to be closed quickly, creating an immediate
working platform for other trades concurrently working onsite. EnCons precast components and systems can
be erected in adverse weather conditions where other building systems may not.
Long-term durability, requiring far less maintenance than conventional building materials.
Excellent fire resistance and protection as well as vibration resistance. Moisture control, mold and mildew
resistance, and insect proof. Acoustical control; reduced noise transmission between spaces for greater privacy.
Thermal mass delivers superior energy efficiency - acts as a thermal sink to smooth peak heating and cooling
demands; cross sections greatly reduce heat loss through roof. These inherent benefits help meet stricter
energy requirements while providing less environmental impact.
Hollow-core can provide natural channels for wiring conduit, heating, air conditioning, and plumbing.
Offers finished ceilings that may be left exposed or painted. A delivered finished system eliminates need for
suspended ceilings.
Offers finished floors; with minimal leveling and finishing, the final surface may be directly applied.
Project
Identification
Preliminary
Design
Assistance
Estimate and
Award Project
Final Design
Calculations,
Erection Drawings,
and Details
Submittal
and Approval
Process
Manufacture, Store,
and Transport
Final Erection
and Production
Drawings
Erection and
Field Finish
Project
Completion
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strand serves as the primary reinforcing and is installed and pulled prior to extrusion of the
concrete. Zero slump or dry (very stiff) concrete is placed after the reinforcing.
Stresscon produces its Dynaspan product using a wet cast system. On a 485 long bed, the higher
slump concrete is cast as a continuous 8 wide slab. Long tubes attached to the casting machine slip
form the cores within the product. Again, prestressed strand serves as an efficient primary
reinforcing.
Pulling Strand
Extrusion
Saw Cutting
Storage
Delivery
Welding
Final Construction
Plant Cut
Penetration Flexibility
Core Drill
Header Steel
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Masonry
Steel Frame
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Cast-in-Place
Precast Frame
Preliminary Design
Span-Depth Ratios
The PCI Design Handbook recommends limits on span-depth ratios for hollow-core systems. For roof
members, a span-depth ratio limit of 50 is suggested. In practice, a span-depth ratio of 45 is common for
floors and roofs where fire endurance, openings, or heavy or sustained live loads do not control a design.
Structural topping plays an important role in the span-depth ratio.
The design recommendations for span lengths vary slightly from cross section to cross section, but the
following are general rules to consider in the preliminary design. Assuming a uniform superimposed load of
100 pounds per square foot and an un-topped system, these guidelines apply:
Depth
Span
8 inches
10 inches
12 inches
30 feet
40 feet
46 feet
Factors such as concentrated loads and large openings can affect the span capabilities of a system. Once the
given loadings, fire endurance ratings, span lengths, and slab thicknesses have been determined, load tables
are consulted.
Building Use
Residential floors
Residential garage floors
Office
Office assembly space
Storage
Mezzanine
10 - 15
10 - 15
20 - 30
40 - 50
80
50 - 80
100
125 - 150
125
Minimum Bearing
Hollow-core units require a minimum of 2 of bearing. They are typically
designed and detailed with a -thick continuous bearing material. Often, as the
slab gets longer, additional bearing length is detailed. This additional bearing
length may be as large as 2, for a combined total of 4. For steel, bearing of 2 is
recommended and for concrete surfaces, 3 is recommended.
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Load Tables
The following load tables are based on both topped (composite) and un-topped systems. Load spans are
approximate and based on ACI 318-05. The values are assumed to be service level live loads without the
1.6 multiplier.
When the analysis of the section includes topping, the following topping parameters are used. 2
Composite thickness mid-span, an additional 25 psf dead load, and a 28-Day topping strength of 4000 psi.
4HC
8-4
Section Depth
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Controlled
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by flexure
Controlled
by flexure
Strand fpu = 270.0 ksi
f'ci = 3500 psi
f'c = 7000 psi
Effective Pull Ratio = 0.75fpu
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Controlled by ductility
Controlled by ductility requirements
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8HC - Untopped
Live Load
(psf)
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8-15
10-12
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10-14
10-15
10-15
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8-8
8-9
8-10
8-11
8-12
8-12
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8-15
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10-14
10-15
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8-9
8-10
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8-12
8-12
8-13
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10-13
10-13
10-14
10-14
10-15
38
10-11
10-11
10-12
10-13
10-14
10-15
39
10-12
10-12
10-13
10-14
10-15
40
10-13
10-13
10-14
10-15
41
10-14
10-14
10-14
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12
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8-8
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14
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(psf)
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10-15
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10-14
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10-15
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10-11
10-11
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10-13
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10-15
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10-13
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10-15
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Detail Design
Cross Section Details
The following detailed hollow-core cross sections are produced by EnCon and related companies.
4HC8
4HC10
4HC12
8HC8
8HC10
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Section Properties
4HC8
4HC10
4HC12
8HC8
8HC10
2 Composite-Topped
Un-Topped
Section
Area (in2)
204
249
282
470
582
Yb (in)
4.08
5.33
6.11
3.96
5.00
I (in4)
1629
3068
5205
3525
6648
Wt (psf)
53
65
74
61.2
72
Yb (in)
5.37
6.61
7.52
5.31
6.37
I (in4)
2950
4899
7971
6827
11479
Filled Cores
The majority of core ends are not filled. In multi-story construction it may be necessary to grout the
cores to prevent crushing of the ends or to increase the shear capacity of the section. Filled cores
are also common when longitudinal cuts leave large cantilevers of material.
Welded Connections
Most welded connections are used for steel beam stabilization during erection. Typically, this welded connection creates a
laterally-braced system which increases the design strength of the steel section. Long term movement is not uncommon in
both beam and slab members; therefore it is not recommended that welded connections exist on both ends of the same
member.
Span directions
Loading requirements
General loading
Line load
Point loading
Diaphragm forces and lateral loads
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o
o
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Camber
Camber is inherent to prestressed hollow-core slabs and is a function of the amount of eccentric prestressing force
needed to carry the superimposed design loads. Prediction of camber is determined using empirical formulas and is at
best an estimate. Actual camber is usually higher than calculated values; calculated long-term values should be considered
only as estimates. Non-structural components attached to members which could be affected by camber variations, such as
partitions or folding doors, should be placed with adequate allowance for these variations. Calculation of topping
quantities should also recognize the imprecision of camber calculations.
Common Details
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The details on the following pages are non-cross section specific and are applicable in standard bearing and non-bearing
conditions. These are not the only design options available. Often they are used as starting points for job-specific section
and detail requirements. Connection details will vary slightly depending on whether the slab was produced using a dry
cast extrusion or a slip form technique. Designers are strongly encouraged to discuss potential details with the fabricator
during design development.
Continuation wall is erected or set in place after hollow-core is erected and grouted
The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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Continuation wall is erected or set in place after hollow-core is erected and grouted
The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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Continuation wall is erected or set in place after hollow-core is erected and grouted
The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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The ripped end of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
25
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
Wall thickness will vary depending on EOR and AOR design requirements
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
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The ends of the core may need to be filled for load transfer
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SECTION INCLUDES
A. Floor and roof slabs, related connection plates, brackets, hangers, and grouting of joint keys.
1.02
RELATED SECTION
A. Section 03410 Structural Precast Concrete.
1.03
REFERENCES
A. ACI 301 Structural Concrete for Buildings.
B. ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
C. ASTM A36 Structural Steel.
D. ASTM A153 Zinc Coating on Iron and Steel Hardware.
E. ASTM A416 Uncoated Seven-Wire Stress-Relieved Steel Strand for Prestressed Concrete.
F. ASTM A615 Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement.
G. ASTM A666 Austenitic Stainless Steel, Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar for Structural Applications.
H. ASTM C150 Portland Cement.
I.
ASTM C618 -- Fly Ash.
J. ASTM C33 -- Aggregates.
K. ASTM C260 Air Entrainment Admixtures.
L. ASTM C494 Water Reducing Agents.
M. AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
N. AWS D1.4 Structural Welding Code Reinforcing Steel.
O. PCI Manual For The Design of Hollow Core Slabs.
P. PCI MNL-116 PCI Structural Quality Control Manual.
Q. PCI MNL-120 PCI Design Handbook.
R. PCI MNL-123 PCI Connections Manual.
S. PCI MNL-124 PCI Design for Fire Resistance of Precast Prestressed Concrete.
T. PCI MNL-127 PCI Erection Tolerances.
U. PCI MNL-135 Tolerances for Precast and Prestressed Concrete.
V. IBC International Building Code.
1.04
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Size components to withstand design loads.
B. Concrete: Minimum compressive strength of 5000 psi at 28 days and 3500 psi at release.
C. Design components to accommodate construction tolerances, deflection of other building structural members and clearances of
intended openings.
D. Grouted Keys; Capable of transmitting horizontal shear force of 80 psi.
E. Calculate structural properties of framing members in accordance with ACI 318.
1.05
SUBMITTALS
A. Shop Drawings: Indicate slab locations, unit identification marks, connection details, edge conditions, bearing requirements,
support conditions, dimensions, openings, openings intended to be field cut, and relationship to adjacent materials.
B. Product Data: Indicate standard component configuration, design loads, deflections, and cambers.
C. Fabricators Installation Instructions: Indicate special procedures and perimeter conditions requiring special attention.
1.06
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform work in accordance with the requirements of PCI MNL-116, PCI MNL-123, and PCI MNL-120.
B. Maintain plant records and quality control program during production of precast slabs. Records available upon request.
1.07
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Fabricator: Company specializing in manufacturing the work of this section and PCI certified.
B. Erector: Company specializing in erecting the work is recommended.
C. Design precast concrete members in accordance with PCI Manual For The Design of Hollow Core Slabs, under direct supervision of
a Professional Structural Engineer experienced in design of this work and licensed in the state of the project.
D. Welder: Qualified in accordance with AWS D1.1.
1.08
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
A. Conform to ACI 318 code for design load and on-site construction requirements.
B. Conform to PCI MNL-124, PCI MNL-116, and PCI MNL-135.
PRE-INSTALLATIONCONFERENCE
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A.
Discuss anchor and weld plate locations, sleeve locations, and cautions regarding cutting or core drilling.
1.10
1.12
COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work under provisions of separate section.
2.01
2.02
MATERIALS
A. Materials: To be in conformance with ACI 318.
B. Tensioning Steel Tendons: ASTM A416 Grade 270.
C. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615 or A706, deformed steel bars.
D. Sand - Cement Grout: Sufficient for placement and hydration.
2.03
ACCESSORIES
A. Connecting and Supporting Devices: Conform to PCI MNL-120 plates, angles, items cast into concrete, items connected to steel
framing members, and inserts; ASTM A36 carbon steel.
B. bearing material.
2.04
FABRICATION
A. Conform to AWS D1.4 and PCI MNL-116.
B. Embed anchors, inserts, plates, angles, and other items at locations indicated.
C. Provide openings required by other sections at locations indicated. Greater than 12 inches square or in diameter.
2.05
COMPONENTS
A. Nominal Thickness: 8 or 10 inches.
B. Nominal Width: 48 or 96 inches.
2.06
FINISHES
A. Plant Finish: Finish members to PCI MNL-116 Finish B Grade.
2.07
FABRICATION TOLERANCES
A. Conform to PCI MNL-116 and PCI MNL-135.
2.08
3.0 ERECTION
A. Erect members without damage to structural capacity, shape, or finish. Replace or repair damaged members.
B. Align and maintain uniform horizontal and end joints as erection progresses.
C. Install bearing material or shims at bearing ends of slabs as indicated or necessary.
D. Adjust differential camber between precast members to tolerance before final attachment and grouting.
E. Adjust differential elevation between precast members to tolerance before final attachment.
F. Secure units in place. Grout slab and joints or perform welding in accordance with AWS D1.1.
3.03
ERECTION TOLERANCES
A. Erect members level and plumb within allowable tolerances.
B. All work to conform to PCI MNL-127 and PCI MNL-135.
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Precast units to be designed, detailed, manufactured, delivered, and installed by EnCon as per contract.
2.
Contractor to provide free access at job site for delivery, including temporary roadways, crane pad, and
crane path.
3.
Hollow-core units must be lifted with slings or lifting eyes unless noted otherwise.
4.
5.
Use bearing strips under ends of slab bearing on precast, masonry, and cast-in-place concrete.
6.
7.
8.
Grouting of slab butt joints and end cells (if required) by EnCon as per contract.
9.
All openings under contract must be shown on this layout unless noted otherwise.
10. Any topping, mesh, and drilling or cutting of holes 12 or smaller in any direction is by others.
11. No prestressing strand and/or reinforcing shall be cut in field unless approved by EnCon Design.
12. No walls, pipe, conduit, or other objects to extend above and over bearing surface.
13. All trades are to remain off deck areas until field crews have completed erecting, leveling, and grouting.
14. Reinforcing bars for the grout joints are furnished and installed by EnCon unless noted otherwise.
15. Modifications required due to field survey may be the responsibility of the General Contractor.
16. Any and all hardware supplied by EnCon is indicated by a unique and distinct number on the erection
drawings. All other hardware shown is by others even if not explicitly stated.
17. All masonry surfaces for slab bearing must be solid and have the voids filled or have a bond beam in
place.
18. Unless the hollow-core is supported on precast, the building contractor shall be responsible for
providing true and level bearing surfaces for its support.
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Company Overview
The EnCon Companies are specialty contractors providing engineered concrete products and services to the
commercial, multi-family residential, heavy highway, and public works construction communities. As a fullservice precaster, EnCon manufactures a wide range of architectural and structural building components.
Corporate offices and the design group are located in downtown Denver, Colorado. EnCon currently sells its
products in 15 states.
EnCon entered the precast/prestressed concrete market in early 1993 with the acquisition of Stresscon
Corporation, which was founded in 1969. Located on a 68-acre production facility in Colorado Springs,
Stresscon Corporation maintains a second plant 20 miles north of Denver in Dacono, Colorado. Stresscon has
been serving the Colorado and western United States building industries with quality architectural and
structural precast concrete products and innovative building solutions for over 40 years.
In 1997 EnCon acquired Atlanta Structural Concrete Company, founded in 1959, and built a new plant in
Buchanan, Georgia. Atlanta Structural, with over 50 years in the structural precast industry, constructed a
second production facility in Bainbridge, Georgia in 2006.
Five additional plants were acquired or built between 1999 and 2004, providing manufacturing locations in
Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, and Denver.
The EnCon family of companies now consists of nine production facilities. The product line includes
architectural and structural building elements, bridge girders and deck panels, CarbonCast, columns, double
tees, hollow-core, insulated and non-insulated wall panels, noise walls, retaining walls, risers, spandrels,
stairs, concrete tubes / shafts for stairs, elevator and other mechanical cores. As a certified producer of the
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute and an AltusGroupTM Producer Member, EnCon is recognized among
the leading precast companies in the United States.
A broad range of products and exceptional service are the cornerstones of EnCons business philosophy.
EnCon continues to expand to meet the rising demand for precast/prestressed concrete products and services
through geographical and product diversification, cutting-edge design techniques, the development of
innovative product lines, and a strategic corporate development program. The EnCon family of companies
looks forward to increasing growth, leadership and service to the construction industry.
COLORADO
GEORGIA
OREGON
UTAH
WASHINGTON
80 DeHunt Drive
Buchanan, GA 30113
770.646.1888