Guest Lecture Highlights Precast Concrete’s Vast Applications and Production Capabilities
Metromont Engineering Project Manager, Eric Humphries, recently served as a guest lecturer as part of the PCI Foundation’s grant with the University of Delaware. Eric’s guest lecture topic was “Precast Materials, Production, Standard Sections and Applications,” and is one of several guest lectures planned as part of Professor Jovan Tatar’s CIEG 404/604 Prestressed Concrete Design course.
Eric’s presentation featured:
- Photos of precast concrete buildings manufactured and erected by Metromont Corporation
- The production process of structural precast concrete members
- Differences and advantages of pre-tensioning vs. post-tensioning precast products
- Important aspects of precast installation including transportation and site logistics
More Guest Lectures Scheduled
The class, which has nine students currently enrolled, meets Tuesday/Thursday from 11 – 12:15 pm in Dupont Hall on the University of Delaware campus. Future guest lectures will expose students to in-field experiential learning opportunities including:
- A precast plant tour to see the manufacturing process firsthand
- An in-progress precast jobsite visit
Thank you to Eric Humphries for representing Metromont Corporation, the PCI Foundation, and PCI Mid-Atlantic in delivering this well-received guest lecture!
ABOUT THE PCI FOUNDATION
Since 2001, the PCI Foundation has been the educational entity that supports the Precast/Prestressed Concrete industry. The mission of the PCI Foundation is to foster educational initiatives focused on innovative approaches to the integrated and sustainable use of precast concrete design, fabrication, and construction. It is a charitable 501(c) 3 corporation, based in Chicago, which supports the inclusion of precast concrete programs at accredited colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit the PCI Foundation website at www.PCI-Foundation.org.
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