Manufacturing Facilities

Precast, prestressed concrete framing systems efficiently provide the wide, clear spans and heavy loadings common to manufacturing facilities. And precast projects reach completion faster and more economically than steel or cast-in-place. Partnering with Tindall early in the conceptual phase gains you access to our precast design specialists, who're the best in economy and performance solutions.

Representative Projects

Tindall Corporation Precast Concrete Manufacturing Plant

Moss Point, MS       Highlights:    

Specialized precast concrete framing with metal roof accommodates code-prescribed hurricane loads and poor soil conditions

Incorporated 389 structural framing pieces plus precast utility structures

Translucent panels along the length of the production bay dramatically improves lighting

Expansive (110 ft x 720 ft) production bay with innovative, 118-ft-long precast prestressed rafter girder

Custom 48-ft-long crane beam supports two 35-ton overhead cranes

Completed design-build of new 83,000-sq.-ft. precast facility in 11 months

Design Features

Design-build partnership specialists—for the most cost effective building layout

Advanced framing technology to optimize span and load-bearing capacity

Compatible with other materials to satisfy individual requirements

Accommodates the loadings common to manufacturing settings more economically than steel

Structural Elements

Satisfies specialized reinforcement requirements, connections, and unique performance demands Minimizes loadings to the foundation in poor soil conditions using a partially fixed condition at column bases and a fixed moment connection between column top and roof girder

Hurricane and seismic building code strategies include cantilevered columns for double tee roof designs or beam-and-column frames that carry much of the lateral load in the frame connection

Functional Characteristics

100-ft.-plus clear spans for plant layout efficiencies and facilitate equipment placement

Accommodates process equipment, fulfilling multiple support, and performance requirements for vibration, deflection, and attachments

Shortens project timelines by up to 30% compared to steel

Precast utility tunnels under foundation slabs provide efficient distribution of utilities in production bays and facilitate future expansions