Precast design - General

Tilt-up and pre-cast panels must be designed for both erection loads and for loadings experienced when they make up part of the completed building or structure (i.e. ‘in-service loads’).

The loads applied to the panel during lifting off the casting bed and while the panels are temporarily braced, are different from loads experienced as part of the final structure. The design engineer(s) must therefore design the panel for both types of loading.