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This article discusses the use of precast concrete in two different projects to showcase the importance of material selection in designing resilient buildings. The first project, the McNeese State University Health and Human Performance Complex in Louisiana, utilized precast concrete panels with embedded terra cotta tiles for a modern look. The second project, the Catalina Parking Garage in Phoenix, Arizona, used precast concrete to create a versatile hub supporting a medical school, apartments, and hotels. Both projects highlight the durability and resilience of precast concrete in withstanding extreme weather events and other challenges. The document also provides information about two companies involved in the production and engineering of precast concrete structures, which may be helpful for library patrons researching precast concrete construction or looking for companies in these specific areas. [Extracted from the article] |
