What is Tilt-up Construction? How Are Tilt-up Concrete Buildings Constructed?
Tilt-up Concrete Construction Articles
This article I found on Tiltup.com proved to be very helpful, especially since im choosing a tilt-up form of construction for the major assignment. The article outlines the steps of tilt-up construction as follows:
1 - Before the tilt-up panels are erected or even considered, the footings need to be installed so that the panels have a sub-structure to transfer its loads. The slab also needs to be poured as a working site for the making of the tilt-up panels.
2 - The tilt-up panels are made next. They are made from forms that are in the exact shape and size of the desired panel. Usually wooden pieces, the forms act as a mold for the panel. Steel grid reinforment is tied into the forms, and inserts and embeds are installed so that the panel can be lifted by crane and erected. Concrete is then poured into the forms to create the tilt-up panels.
3 - Once solidified, the panels are lifted by a crane via cable connection at the inserts. Braces are also attached before the panel is lifted, and are later locked into place into the slab for temporary support and the panel's embeds are attached to the footings.
4 - After all tilt-up panels are erected, sandblasting or painting finishes are applied and joints are filled with sealant.
One of the qualities of tilt-up panels is its speed of construction, where an experienced tilt-up crew can erect as many as 30 panels in a single day.
source: http://www.tiltup.com/commercial-construction-articles/concrete-panel-building/
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