As earthquake events become more imminent, many people find themselves questioning... "Is the home we live in strong enough?"
This question reflects a growing consumer awareness regarding the safety and quality of their living spaces. Structural systems that can meet the demands for strength, time efficiency, and environmental friendliness have thus become a crucial choice in today's construction industry.

Many leading companies in the real estate sector, including "Pruksa," a major property developer with a diverse range of projects, have chosen to utilize "Precast" technology from Germany as the core method for building homes. This choice aims to provide assurance and peace of mind to residents, ensuring not only rapid construction but also long-term strength, safety, and durability.

"Precast" is a globally recognized construction technology that has proven to be strong, durable, and importantly, "truly earthquake-resistant!"

What is Precast? Why is it better than traditional brick construction?

“Precast” is a load-bearing wall system characterized by tightly reinforced steel within the wall panels, which directly supports the weight of the house without the need for traditional columns and beams, resulting in high stability and durable structural connections.

Advantages of Precast that make it popular:
● Excellent load-bearing capacity, resistant to various environmental conditions, three times stronger than standard brick.
● Smooth and aesthetically pleasing: easy to decorate walls, reducing the issue of wavy surfaces.
● Precise quality control for every component from the factory.
● Reduces material waste, dust, and construction time.
● Good sound insulation, reducing external noise by up to 33%.
● Fire-resistant for over 2 hours.
● The prefabricated load-bearing wall system has a three-dimensional frame structure that effectively resists seismic forces, with a cross-section capable of withstanding seismic loads approximately six times greater than conventional column-beam systems.


Proven “truly earthquake-resistant” through studies by leading institutions
For Pruksa's precast system, sourced from “Inno Precast,” the largest factory in Thailand, produced with fully automated machinery from Germany, quality control is superior. It has undergone experimental studies in collaboration with structural engineering experts from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) to assess the seismic resistance of the precast concrete bearing wall system. Testing was conducted on a two-story house located in Bangkok, with experiments on actual components and simulations of earthquake events in a laboratory setting, analyzing three scenarios with structural software. The results showed that Pruksa's load-bearing walls can excellently withstand seismic forces without cracking, unlike traditional brick walls, even under severe earthquake conditions, meeting the designed standards.
Thus, the precast system is not just a technological option but the foundation of a new standard in the construction industry.

“Inno Precast” = A Standard of Strength with Environmental Consideration
Pruksa has chosen to use precast from “Inno Precast” for its construction projects, which is notable for being the first low-carbon precast in Thailand's precast industry to receive the “Carbon Footprint Reduction Label” and the “Product Carbon Footprint Label” from the Greenhouse Gas Management Organization, proven to genuinely reduce environmental impact.

The highlights of Inno Precast, in addition to the general strength and durability of precast, include the use of CarbonCure technology, which injects carbon dioxide back into the concrete mixing process, resulting in a 5% reduction in cement usage while maintaining the strength of precast to standard, producing high-quality precast that is strong and environmentally friendly.


A New Standard for Thai Housing
Because Pruksa believes that “a good home” must start with a solid structure, every house built by Pruksa is not only designed for comfort but also for safety, providing assurance to Thai families in the face of unforeseen events. Pruksa continues to enhance the quality of living under the concept “Live well, Stay well,” which encompasses not just beautiful homes but also safety, confidence, and long-term quality of life for residents, ensuring customers experience both peace of mind and true safety.

Because “a good home” is not just beautiful... it must also be “reliable, safe, and livable in all situations.” For more details, click www.pruksa.com

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