mineral / Cementitious / Precast Concrete

Precast/Tilt-up concrete panel, various finishes (125mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm)

Prefabricated or site-cast concrete panels used for structural walls and cladding in commercial and industrial construction, available in various thicknesses from 125mm to 300mm with multiple finish options

Atlas code
MIN-CEM-PC-002
mineralcementitiousstructuralfire-ratedthermal-massaustralian-standardprecast
Precast/Tilt-up concrete panel, various finishes (125mm, 150mm, 175mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm)
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Prefabricated or site-cast concrete panels used for structural walls and cladding in commercial and industrial construction, available in various thicknesses from 125mm to 300mm with multiple finish options

Overview
Executive summary

Precast concrete panels are manufactured off-site in controlled factory conditions and transported to site, while tilt-up panels are cast horizontally on-site and tilted into vertical position. Both systems offer high structural capacity, inherent fire resistance, thermal mass benefits, and durability. Standard concrete strength grades range from 25MPa to 50MPa, with 32-40MPa being typical for structural applications. Panels can incorporate various finishes including off-form, exposed aggregate, polished, textured, and architectural treatments.

Best when…
  • Rapid construction with reduced on-site labour
  • Inherent fire resistance without additional treatments
  • High thermal mass for passive climate control
  • Excellent durability and 100+ year design life
  • Minimal maintenance requirements
  • Factory quality control (precast)
  • Cost-effective for large areas
  • Integral finishes reduce trades
  • Structural and cladding functions combined
  • Recyclable at end of life
Top advantages
  1. 01 Rapid construction with reduced on-site labour
  2. 02 Inherent fire resistance without additional treatments
  3. 03 High thermal mass for passive climate control
  4. 04 Excellent durability and 100+ year design life
  5. 05 Minimal maintenance requirements
Top limitations
  1. 01 Heavy elements require crane access
  2. 02 Limited flexibility after installation
  3. 03 Thermal bridging without insulation
  4. 04 Transport limitations for precast
  5. 05 Site space requirements for tilt-up
Technical
Physical ·9
Density
2400
Specific gravity
2.4
Porosity
12
Water absorption
5
Hardness
6
UV resistance
Excellent
Chemical resistance
Good
pH tolerance
6-11
Surface roughness
5-50
Mechanical ·7
Tensile strength
2.5-4.0
Compressive strength
25-50 MPa
Flexural strength
3.5-5.5 MPa
Shear strength
3.0-4.5
Poisson's ratio
0.2
Impact resistance
High
Creep resistance
2.0-2.5
Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon & energy ·7
Embodied carbon
60-135
Carbon footprint
300-450
Embodied energy
1.5-2.0 MJ/kg
Water footprint
200-250
Recycled content
20-40
Renewable content
0
Circular score
7
Compliance & Fire
Fire performance ·6
Combustibility class
Non-combustible
Fire resistance level
90-240
Ignition temp
N/A °C
Flame spread index
0
Smoke dev. index
0
Heat release rate
0
Cost & Lifecycle
Capex & lead time ·6
Material cost (range)
90-250
Material cost (per unit)
350-500
Lead time
2-6
Lifecycle cost
Low
Annual maintenance
0.50-1.00
Market availability
Excellent
Service life & durability ·3
Expected lifespan
100+
Maintenance interval
10-15
Warranty period
10-50
Layer D

Where it's used

Industrial warehouses and factories
Commercial buildings and offices
Retail and shopping centres
Educational facilities
Multi-storey car parks
Agricultural and storage buildings
Fire-rated boundary walls
Acoustic barriers
Retaining walls
Civil infrastructure
MIN-CEM-PC-002 · Materials Atlas · CLAD Atlas data is reference-only. Verify against manufacturer specifications and current standards before specifying.