{"id":9596,"date":"2025-12-06T11:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T10:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/"},"modified":"2026-02-10T17:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T16:44:34","slug":"what-are-precast-concrete-elements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/","title":{"rendered":"What are precast concrete elements?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u00cdndice de contenidos<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#How_are_precast_concrete_elements_made\" >How are precast concrete elements made?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#In_what_type_of_constructions_is_precast_concrete_used\" >In what type of constructions is precast concrete used?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Civil_construction\" >Civil construction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Road_construction\" >Road construction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Economic_advantages\" >Economic advantages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Precision_and_accuracy\" >Precision and accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Greater_protection_and_safety\" >Greater protection and safety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Minimal_waste_production\" >Minimal waste production<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Energy_expenditure\" >Energy expenditure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/what-are-precast-concrete-elements\/#Ask_Cleannox_about_its_services_in_precast_concrete_elements\" >Ask Cleannox about its services in precast concrete elements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/\"><strong>precast concrete elements<\/strong><\/a> are factory-made pieces prepared to be <strong>installed directly on site<\/strong>. During their manufacturing process, fresh concrete is poured into molds for subsequent setting, and it has a shape that is defined in the different projects and technical specifications of <strong>civil and road engineering<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>The set concrete pieces that result from demolding undergo <strong>strict quality controls<\/strong> that guarantee the most demanding expectations of the construction processes. The precast concrete elements that are part of a project are stored awaiting transport to the site. <\/p>\n<p>Precasting, therefore, is an <strong>industrialized solution for constructing<\/strong> any type of civil building or road structural elements such as viaducts, underpasses, or pipelines. In addition, the system guarantees a <strong>safe, cost-effective, and efficient<\/strong> way to significantly increase the <strong>productivity<\/strong> of the construction process. <\/p>\n<p>At Cleannox, we want to tell you more about precast concrete elements based on our experience of more than 100 years in the manufacture of elements and materials for construction and more than 25 years of exclusive dedication to the manufacture of decorative paving stones.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_precast_concrete_elements_made\"><\/span>How are precast concrete elements made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the composition of precast concrete, 3 materials basically come into play: cement, sand and water. In addition to the additives that can be added to provide specific properties according to the use they are going to have. The resulting mixture is placed in molds before reaching the setting phase where the necessary shape for the type of project for which it is to be used will be completed.  <\/p>\n<p>It is important to know the difference between simple concrete, which contains gravel, sand, cement and water and has great resistance to compressive stresses, and reinforced concrete, which is used on a steel structure that will remain inside.<\/p>\n<p>Precast concrete is that which is molded before being placed on site. In turn, we can distinguish between prestressed precast concrete, subjected to the combination of high-strength concrete with steel. And post-tensioned concrete, subjected to compressive stresses by steel cables, after being poured and set.  <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_what_type_of_constructions_is_precast_concrete_used\"><\/span>In what type of constructions is precast concrete used?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Precast concrete elements or reinforced concrete products are very <strong>versatile<\/strong> and adapt to any type of project, such as buildings, industrial works, bridges, dams, tunnels and roads, describing below the most representative sectors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/elementos-prefabricados.jpg\" alt=\"Precast concrete elements\" width=\"1000\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/elementos-prefabricados.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/elementos-prefabricados-300x112.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/elementos-prefabricados-768x287.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Civil_construction\"><\/span>Civil construction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compact cement blocks<\/strong> that are installed by joining courses with mortar and are worked similarly to brick.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lintels<\/strong> to be installed above the carpentry frames where the bricks are left without support.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Panels<\/strong>, <strong>plates<\/strong> and <strong>foundations<\/strong> for buildings, industrial warehouses, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manholes<\/strong> for <strong>sewerage<\/strong> or <strong><strong>electrical<\/strong> networks used in urbanizations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bridges<\/strong>, for which precast concrete elements offer their essential characteristics of resistance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slabs and pre-slabs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Road_construction\"><\/span>Road construction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pavements and <strong>concrete paving stones<\/strong> for pedestrian roads, garden areas and low-traffic roads.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>concrete frames and vaults<\/strong> for underpasses, forming part of an ideal transverse drainage system for roads.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prestressed beams<\/strong> for bridges and viaducts that are part of highways and motorways around the world.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prestressed concrete poles<\/strong> for telecommunications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prestressed_concrete_in_precast_elements\"><\/span>Prestressed concrete in precast elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Prestressing is a solution that combines <strong>high-strength concretes<\/strong> with <strong>steel<\/strong> and that allows, due to its characteristics, reducing the section compared to other precast elements.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prefabricados-de-hormigon-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prefabricados-de-hormigon-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prefabricados-de-hormigon-1-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/prefabricados-de-hormigon-1-768x275.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_precast_concrete_elements\"><\/span>Advantages of precast concrete elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/principales-beneficios-del-uso-de-prefabricados-de-hormigon\/\">advantages of placing precast concrete elements<\/a> in terms of <strong>speed<\/strong> in the execution of the works, <strong>lower cost<\/strong> of workers, maximum <strong>guarantee and quality<\/strong> of the pieces and <strong>lower environmental impact<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environment\"><\/span>Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Precast concrete pieces<strong> reduce the expenditure of energy, water and construction materials<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_risk_of_damage_in_case_of_earthquakes\"><\/span>Lower risk of damage in case of earthquakes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>High-quality precast elements are produced that are <strong>capable of withstanding seismic movements<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_advantages\"><\/span>Economic advantages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When building with elements<strong> <\/strong>prefabricated <strong>saves time, costs, and quantity of materials<\/strong>. The final price of the projects is less variable and the construction period is shorter. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precision_and_accuracy\"><\/span>Precision and accuracy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the industrial plant, the <strong>quality controls are exhaustive<\/strong> and constant, guaranteeing the <strong>maximum quality<\/strong> of the pieces.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Greater_protection_and_safety\"><\/span>Greater protection and safety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Its properties offer guaranteed protection against adverse atmospheric conditions, including possible impacts due to hurricane-force winds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Minimal_waste_production\"><\/span>Minimal waste production<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As they are not manufactured using formwork on site, they <strong>generate less waste than traditional projects<\/strong> and their installation is not as <strong>noisy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Energy_expenditure\"><\/span>Energy expenditure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Buildings provided with <strong>precast concrete<\/strong> elements have excellent performance as <strong>thermal insulation<\/strong>, which translates into <strong>lower energy expenditure<\/strong>. And the different structures are easily adaptable to improve energy efficiency conditions. <\/p>\n<p>It also offers another series of advantages such as greater adhesion, resistance to corrosion, a superior finish surface and mechanical resistance. Among its cons; it does not have as much resistance to horizontal stresses, the personnel must be highly specialized because if it is not, it could compromise the final resistance of the element. It will also be necessary to have transport vehicles and machinery necessary to transport the precast concrete pieces and space for their use.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:info@cleannox.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7746 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Cleannox Living Places\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/fondo-cleannox-670x335.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_Cleannox_about_its_services_in_precast_concrete_elements\"><\/span>Ask Cleannox about its services in precast concrete elements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To learn more about precast concrete elements, you can consult the website of <strong>Cleannox<\/strong>. We are professionals with more than ten decades of experience in the manufacture of elements and <strong>precast concrete<\/strong> for the construction sector. And we have also spent 25 years dedicated to the manufacture of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleannox.com\/en\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>decorative paving stones for Albacete and Madrid<\/strong><\/a>. We adapt to your tastes and preferences, as we have the necessary capacity to manufacture concrete paving stones in the shape, style, finish and colors you want.   <\/p>\n<p>All our products are periodically controlled according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma?c=N0031017\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNE-EN 1338 standard<\/a> by an external laboratory. We adhere to the Quality Management system that guarantees obtaining the best products in accordance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard. 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