Case Study in Performance Based Alternative Design
October 7, 2020 from 9:00am to 10:00am Central Standard Time
Courtois Auditorium
Introduction to performance-based design and code provisions allowing alternative design approaches and materials as they apply to Tilt Wall Construction. Review of successful case studies in insulated tilt walls in Ontario Canada.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Review differences between prescriptive and performance-based codes.
- Understand alternative design and material allowances currently available in codes.
- Learn about implementation of performance-based design in tilt walls.
- Update on use of Helix 5-25 Micro Rebar in insulated tilt walls in Ontario Canada using alternative performance-based design.
TRACK SPONSOR - Insteel Engineered Products
Insteel is the nation's leading welded wire reinforcement provider. IEP specializes in rebar conversion for slab on grade, slab on metal deck, paving, and tilt panel applications. IEP has a national presence with plants in Arizona, Florida, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. With offices in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas.
Booth number: B42 | Learn more about Insteel Engineered Products >
TRACK SPONSOR - Concrete Strategies, Inc.
Construction Success is the standard at Concrete Strategies. Our highly experienced and knowledgeable group of commercial construction professionals specializes in concrete construction across the United States. Concrete Strategies is a leading edge, full-service, design-build, turnkey concrete contractor. The firm has an unparalleled track record in architectural site cast concrete, structural concrete, flatwork, tilt-up and all types of self-perform concrete construction for commercial and industrial projects. Concrete Strategies employs over 550 field personnel and completes over $200 million in revenue annually, from its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri and newly opened Kansas City, Kansas office. The company has an awesome reputation for speed, quality, and above all operations, with a complete commitment to safety.
TRACK SPONSOR - *White Cap
White Cap is a one-stop-shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors. From hard-to-find products to technical expertise to jobsite training, White Cap supports professional contractors in non-residential, infrastructure and residential end markets with everything they need to keep their projects moving on time, on budget, and as safely as possible. As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family consists of multiple brands in the U.S. and Canada. White Cap operates approximately 470 branches across North America with more than 9,500 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers across 15 construction trades.
Booth number: B30 | Learn more about *White Cap >
TRACK SPONSOR - Leviat
Leviat is a world leader in lifting, bracing, insulating, and anchoring technology for the construction industry.
Our trusted product brands - including Meadow Burke, Thermomass, HALFEN, Plaka and Ancon - are all known for high performance, quality and reliability. These engineered products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of sectors from residential to infrastructure.
We help our ambitious construction partners to turn architectural visions into reality and build better, safer, stronger and faster. Our engineers provide technical design assistance at every stage of a project, from initial planning to installation and beyond. Our technical support services range from simple product selection through to the development of a fully customized project-specific design solution. Our digital engineering tools include industry-leading calculation and design software and BIM objects.
Every promise we make locally, has the commitment and dedication of our global team behind it. Leviat employs almost 3,000 people at 60 locations across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, providing an agile and responsive service worldwide.
A CRH company, Leviat is part of the leading building materials business in the world.
Booth number: B20 | Learn more about Leviat >
TRACK SPONSOR - Needham DBS
Needham DBS is a structural engineering firm providing services for all types of building construction. Clients include Architects, Contractors, Developers, Building Owners and Manufacturing Companies. With such a wide range of clients, Needham DBS has designed many types of projects all over North America and the Caribbean. Needham DBS is a leader in the design-build delivery of building structural products through Needham's DBS division. Needham DBS uses BIM technology, combined with twenty-five years of steel fabrication experience, to provide a single source proposal for division five products. This approach is now being expanded into division three concrete products.
Booth number: A31 | Learn more about Needham DBS >
TRACK SPONSOR - *White Cap
White Cap is a one-stop-shop providing concrete accessories and chemicals, tools and equipment, building materials and fasteners, erosion and waterproofing and safety products to professional contractors. From hard-to-find products to technical expertise to jobsite training, White Cap supports professional contractors in non-residential, infrastructure and residential end markets with everything they need to keep their projects moving on time, on budget, and as safely as possible. As the leading North American distributor for professional contractors, the White Cap family consists of multiple brands in the U.S. and Canada. White Cap operates approximately 470 branches across North America with more than 9,500 employees supporting approximately 200,000 customers across 15 construction trades.
Booth number: B30 | Learn more about *White Cap >
TRACK SPONSOR - Dayton Superior Corporation
At Dayton Superior, we are serious about providing the best concrete construction product solutions in the industry. To us, they are not just what we sell, they’re a reflection of who we are. Our vast product portfolio is comprised of tough, tested and high performing solutions, trusted by contractors. Today, we are among the world’s leading suppliers to the non-residential concrete construction industry. With accessories, chemicals and forming products, we are your single source solution for Tilt-Up projects.
Booth number: B32 | Learn more about Dayton Superior Corporation >
TRACK SPONSOR - Leviat
Leviat is a world leader in lifting, bracing, insulating, and anchoring technology for the construction industry.
Our trusted product brands - including Meadow Burke, Thermomass, HALFEN, Plaka and Ancon - are all known for high performance, quality and reliability. These engineered products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of sectors from residential to infrastructure.
We help our ambitious construction partners to turn architectural visions into reality and build better, safer, stronger and faster. Our engineers provide technical design assistance at every stage of a project, from initial planning to installation and beyond. Our technical support services range from simple product selection through to the development of a fully customized project-specific design solution. Our digital engineering tools include industry-leading calculation and design software and BIM objects.
Every promise we make locally, has the commitment and dedication of our global team behind it. Leviat employs almost 3,000 people at 60 locations across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific, providing an agile and responsive service worldwide.
A CRH company, Leviat is part of the leading building materials business in the world.
Booth number: B20 | Learn more about Leviat >
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