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A New Generation of Tilt-Wall Icons
Looking for inspiration from modern technology and historical precedent, Lake|Flato Architects has designed some iconic structures with tilt-wall concrete. Lake|Flato Partner Greg Papay, FAIA will share their approach to using a common material in uncommon ways to create transformational projects...
A Practical and Reliable Means to Polished Concrete Walls
Polished concrete is a beautiful, durable, low maintenance finish. Until lately it has been limited to horizontal surfaces. Past attempts at vertical applications have often failed to match the consistency and quality clients are used to in floors. Today, the tilt-up construction method is pro...
From Computer to Casting Bed: Navigating the Details of Tilt-Wall
In a perfect world, would it not be great if Architects c...
Pitfalls of Alternative Tilt-up Design Approaches
In most engineering firms tilt-up wall design is done by one of three methods: hand calculations, spreadsheets or similar calculations developed in-house, or using commercially available software. Once established in an office, the underlying assumptions of these methods are often used f...
Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement Solutions for Concrete Cracking
Everyone knows that concrete is prone to cracking. However, there are multiple causes of cracking, from plastic, settlement and drying shrinkage to load induced causes. Each of these cracking types should be understood in order to choose the most appropriate solutions.
The Tilt-Wall System and Commodity Architecture
Unlike contractors and developers in whose professions there is a very close alignment of the business and the ...
Tilt-Up Panel on Shim Pads Wall Footing and Panel Design
This presentation will focus on the design of foundations for loads imposed while panels are being erected on shims or grout pads, as well as the control of cracking in panels during this construction condition. This can govern the design of the foundation for shallow footings or heavy panels....
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Tips and Methods to Building Tilt-Up Sandwich Panels
54 minutes
With the increased demand for energy-efficient buildings comes the need for insulated tilt-up sandwich panels. This seminar aims to increase familiarity...
Achieving Net Zero Energy with Tilt Wall
50 minutes
We’ve moved on from a time when small consumer decisions like using compostable straws could be considered an adequate response to address climate...
Why is Slump Mandated in Project Specifications?
30 minutes
With the advances in concrete technology over the last 50 years, why is slump still being mandated in project specifications? This presentation will begin...
Better Materials, Better Designs, Better Ways to Build with Concrete
45 minutes
Design and construction professionals face significant challenges driven by increasing customer demands, rapidly changing material costs, strained supply...
Structural Engineering Challenges While Designing Tilt-Up Structures
53 minutes
This seminar will speak to of the challenges of structural design in tilt ups. Joining me in this presentation will include John Lawson, S.E. Together...
Building Psychological Safety to Address Mental Health
51 minutes
After two years, the stresses of a global pandemic have compounded the existing mental health challenges in the construction industry. According...
56 minutes
Needham DBS was called to investigate cracks on a building after years of issues. The building had a history of failed panel to slab connections and significant...
A Parametric Study of the New Diaphragm Design Force Methods
55 minutes
Since its introduction into U.S. building codes and standards, a single generally-accepted method has existed for determining seismic design forces on...
Safety Success through Proper Communication
42 minutes
This talk centers around the success Martin Concrete Construction has had with a bottom-up approach to safety culture. Specifically, this talk will discuss...
The Evolution of Bondbreaker: History, Best Practices, and Troubleshooting
35 minutes
This presentation will discuss the origins of tilt-up bondbreaker and its evolution over the years to the products we use today. The discussion will also...
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