Commuter demands and site constraints make parking garages necessary at many urban passenger terminals. Today's concerns for economy, durability, and longevity have led to demand for a new generation of high-performance parking structures. Owners insist on parking structures that effectively resist corrosion and require low maintenance. The preferred material is concrete.
Concrete parking structures may be constructed using precast concrete, cast-in-place
concrete, or composite construction. Concrete has better corrosion
resistance than structural steel and the structural elements can
be used aesthetically, eliminating the need for additional cladding.
Concrete is a material that is naturally fire-resistant, and is
moldable for construction of special elements and geometries. The
result is garages that will be a visual asset to transportation
developments-structures to be proud of today and for future decades.