551R-92
Tilt-Up Concrete Structures (Reapproved 2003)
1992, 46 pp.
$83.50

Tilt-up concrete construction is commonly used in low-rise building construction. This report discusses many of the items that should be considered in planning, designing, and constructing a quality tilt-up project. Major topics discussed include design, construction planning, construction, erection, and finishes.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Definition

1.3 History

1.4 Advantages

1.5 Disadvantages

1.6 Scope of report

Chapter 2: Design

2.1 General

2.2 Analysis

2.3 Loads

2.4 Design bending moment

2.5 Bending stiffness

2.6 Examples

2.7 Special design considerations

2.8 Building stiffness

2.9 Tolerances

2.10 Connections

2.11 Sandwich panels

2.14 Lifting analysis

2.15 Temporary bracing

2.16 Architectural/engineering documents

2.17 Reinforcement

2.18 Architectural considerations

Chapter 3: Construction Planning

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Site access and jobsite conditions

3.3 Coordination

3.4 Sequence of construction

3.5 Work platform

3.6 Curing compounds and bondbreakers

3.7 Lifting accessories

3.8 Shop drawings

3.9 Panel casting locations

3.10 Erection subcontractor

3.11 Final closure panel

Chapter 4: Construction

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Site, subgrade, and slab

4.3 Construction practices and workmanship

4.4 Shop drawings

4.5 Materials and equipment

4.6 Supervision

4.7 Casting

4.8 Strip and clean panels

4.9 Seating on foundations

4.10 Backfill

4.11 Wall panel joints

4.12 Safety

4.13 Construction checklist

Chapter 5: Erection

5.1 General Prior to construction

5.2 Prior to erection day

5.3 Safety meeting

5.4 During lift

5.5 Plumbing panels

5.6 Bracing

5.7 Closure panel

Chapter 6: Finishes-(Includes Exposed Aggregate Finish)

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Finish face up

6.3 Finish face down

6.4 Concrete materials

6.5 Method and types of finish

6.6 Cleaning

6.7 Coatings

6.8 Cracking

Chapter 7: References

7.1 Specified and/or recommended references

7.2 Cited references