At the core of every single construction project is the structure, providing the framework to support a variety of superstructure elements built to last. When making a building, bridge, or parking structure that stands out in the community, APC’s Structural Systems provide numerous durable and strong options to support any building type.
APC offers wall panels to serve a variety of industries, from manufacturing to K12 to office. Economical to produce, erect, and maintain, structural load-bearing wall panels can eliminate the need for perimeter columns, creating virtually unlimited design possibilities.
An economical solution for floor and roof building systems with continuous voids to reduce weight and cost, Hollowcore uses up to 10% less concrete than other materials, reducing carbon footprint. Hollowcore’s strength and durability allow for significant floor loads and clear spans – which can be used in many different building types.
Inverted Tee Beams and L Beams are structural components that can be used for floor or roof support, typically supporting deck pieces like double tees, hollowcore, and solid slabs. They can be reinforced with either prestressing strands or conventional reinforcing bars and used along with other prefabricated components to form a total precast building envelope solution. The result is a clean, finished appearance.
Named for its shape, double tees are an excellent choice in roof applications requiring a long, clear span, such as parking deckers, swimming pools, gymnasiums, bridges, and industrial buildings. They can be used in many applications – like floors and roofs – to support heavy loadings.
Prefabricated concrete stairs are found in various building types, including offices, multi-family housing units, sports arenas, and parking ramps. They are renowned for their strength and ability to reduce noise and vibration. Stadia, or stadium risers, are the building blocks for stadium seating in stadiums, arenas, and theaters/auditoriums and are compatible with any building product.
Spandrels are horizontal precast pieces that may be structural with pockets, corbels or ledges to support double tees and Hollowcore plank, or non-structural elements in total precast buildings and parking garages.