UNIVERSITY OF THE ASSUMPTION

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

UNISITE SUBDIVISION, DEL PILAR, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, PAMPANGA

IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR

ALTERNATIVE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM

(C-PCBT5)

RESEARCH WORK NO.1: CAST-IN-PLACE AND PRE-CAST

SUBMITTED TO:

AR. JOSEPH EDWARD DELA CRUZ

SUBMITTED BY:

VIKTORIA ALLONA M. YUMANG

AUGUST 2022
DEFINITION OF CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

Cast-in-place or cast-in-situ is also called “site cast” or “poured-in-place”

concrete. Cast-in-place concrete is poured in a specific position on site and cured on
the same area (Precast vs Cast-in-Place Concrete—What’s the Difference?, 2021).
This concrete is prepared, placed and finished on the construction site (What Is Cast-
In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete
Casting Techniques, n.d.). According to Texas Disposal Systems (2021), this kind of
casting can be perfect for certain uses. Cast-in-place concrete, for instance, is more
practical when foundations and other very big concrete components need to be
transported between a concrete plant and the construction site. For little projects, cast-
in-place concrete is also frequently employed.

DEFINITION OF PRECAST CONCRETE

Precast concrete, often known as “pre-manufactured” or “prefabricated”

concrete, is made and cured off-site. It is then delivered in a specific location when it
is needed (Precast vs Cast-in-Place Concrete—What’s the Difference?, 2021). It is
the same as cast-in-place in a way that it is reinforced with bars and cables but the
pouring is different. Instead of pouring in the same area, the pouring and curing is
done in a factory or off-site.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRECAST AND CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PARTICULAR PRECAST CAST-IN-PLACE

CASTING - Controlled casting
environment (easy to
control mix, placement &
curing)
- Can be casted in advance
- Weather condition: no
effect
QUALITY CONTROL - easy
COST - cheaper: large structure
- Maintenance cost: higher
- Open environment
(difficult to control mix,
placement & curing)
- Can’t be casted in
advance
- Weather condition: can
delay the casting work
- difficult
- cheaper: small structure
- maintenance cost: less
than precast
 REQUIREMENT OF - Labor: Less - Labor: high
WORKER AND - Skilled labour: a must - Skilled labour: a must
MACHINERY - Contractor: skilled and - Contractor: local
technical - Handling equipment: not
- Handling equipment: required
heavy machinery
STRENGTH - Can be installed - Slow; (gaining strength
immediately; (gain requires time)
strength) - Increase in strength
- Increase in strength (accelerated curing is
(accelerated curing) difficult)
- On site strengthe test: not - On site strengthe test:
required required
- Usage of high strength - Usage of high strength
concrete: easy because of concrete: difficult
controlled condition because of site condition
and resource
TIME OF - Time: less - Time: more
CONSTRUCTION - Speed construction: ✔️ - Speed contrustion: ❌
TECHNICAL - Joints: more - Joints: less
POINTS - Earthquake and wind - Earthquake and wind
resistance: less resistance: more
- Details at the joint: critical; - Details at the joint:
needs careful attention cannot be casted in
- Handling stress/loads: advance
design for it - Handling stress/loads:
- Length and shape: can be not design
developed - Length and shape:
- Monolithic character: does limited
not offer - Monolithic character: ✔️
SURFACE - Finish: Smooth - Finish: need to plaster to
FINISHING make it smooth
POINTS TO BE - Can be damage during - Concreting process like
TAKEN CARE OF transportation and mixing, transportation,
handling placing, finishing etc.
- Curing of concrete

The following are the similarities, differences, advantages and disadvantages of the
cast-in-place and precast concrete by Patel, R. (2019).
 GUIDE TO POURING CONCRETE

STEP DESCRIPTION
1 – SITE WORK Site clearing; site preparation; place and compact a sub base of fill
gravel, unless the soil is compact and stable
2 - FORMING Attach forms to the stakes with screws or special nails to allow for easy
removal after the concrete has cured. Forms should be in good
condition, be set to provide the proper slope or grade for drainage, and
form clean corners where they meet each other or other structures.
3 - MIXING Use concrete mixer
4 – PLACEMENT Fill the forms to the top edge with wet concrete as you pour it into the
molds. Use shovels and a special concrete rake to move the wet
concrete while it is being poured to make sure there are no gaps or air
pockets.
5 – EARLY To screed the top of the concrete, use a sizable metal or wooden board.
FINISHING Screeding starts the process of smoothing and leveling the concrete as
well as compacting and consolidating it.
6 – TROWELING No additional finishing may be required if the concrete will only receive
a rough brush finish. A steel trowel finish is required for stamped or
smooth toweled concrete. Until the surface starts to harden up, let the
concrete rest. Once solid, a steel trowel should be used to provide a
smooth, hard, and even finish.
7 – FINAL The concrete can receive its final finish once all of the float or steel
FINISHING troweling has been completed. "Broom finish" refers to the most
fundamental kind of finish. A special brush is used to sweep the
concrete, giving it a rough texture.
8 - CURING Allow the concrete can to cure while it rests. The first 48 hours of the
28-day curing process are the most crucial. To assist the concrete cure
slowly and uniformly and to prevent fractures, curling, and surface
discoloration, apply a liquid chemical curing and sealing agent. 3 to 4
days after placement, you can begin using your concrete for light foot
activity; 5 to 7 days later, you can drive a car on it and park it.
TYPES OF PRECAST CONCRETE

• LARGE PANEL SYSTEM – for apartments and hotels

https://bmtpc.org/DataFiles/CMS/file/PDF_Files/42_PAC_PLCPS.pdf

• FRAME SYSTEM – for car parks, stadia, and offices.

https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000275
• SLAB-COLUMN SYSTEM WITH SHEAR WALL – gravity loads supported by
slab-column structure whereas shear walls withstand lateral loads.

https://megastarng.com/difference-between-shear-wall-and-column/
REFERENCE

Patel, R. (2019, August 9). Difference between Precast & Cast-in-situ Concrete. Retrieved from
GharPedia: https://gharpedia.com/blog/difference-between-precast-cast-in-situ-concrete/

Precast vs Cast-in-Place Concrete—What’s the Difference? (2021, March 18). Retrieved from Texas
Disposal Systems: https://www.texasdisposal.com/blog/precast-vs-cast-in-place-concrete-
whats-the-difference/

What Is Cast-In-Situ Concrete | Cast in Place Concrete Advantages and Disadvantages | Concrete
Casting Techniques. (n.d.). Retrieved from Civil Jungle: https://civiljungle.com/cast-in-situ-
concrete/

LINK

https://www.concretenetwork.com/install-concrete.html

https://bmtpc.org/DataFiles/CMS/file/PDF_Files/42_PAC_PLCPS.pdf

https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/%28ASCE%29AE.1943-5568.0000275

https://megastarng.com/difference-between-shear-wall-and-column/