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Based on “Engineering Tilt-Up” by Timothy W. Mays, Ph.D., P.E. and Joseph J. Steinbicker, P.E., S.E., this robust series of talks cover basic engineering principles and code interpretation as well as in depth analysis of a tilt-up structure and its components. The talks are be presented by author Timothy Mays.
Recommended Reading: "Engineering Tilt-Up" is recommended reading for this series as it is referenced throughout the talks. It can be purchased from the resource section of TCA's website by clicking here.
Engineering DETAILS
Pitfalls of Alternative Design Approaches
September 21 to January 1, 2025 Central Time
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 for some ...
Engineering Tilt-Up: (Part 1-2) Roof and Floor Analysis-Design
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
This presentation covers typical details, load paths, and load calculation procedures for diaphragms, chords, and collectors used for roof and floor systems in tilt-up buildings.
Engineering Tilt-Up: (Part 1-4) Wall Panel Design (Lateral) + Foundation Design
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
Tilt-up panel design and detailing for shear wall applications are covered through a series of practical examples. Computer modeling approaches are discussed. Deep and shallow foundation examples are presented.
Engineering Tilt-Up: (Part 2) Building Example - Appendix A
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
Select example calculations from the full building design example given as Appendix A are presented and discussed in detail. Analysis methodologies unique to tilt-up are considered.
Engineering Tilt-Up: (Part 1-1) Wall Panel Design
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
This introductory presentation begins with what is special about tilt-up design and rules of thumb regarding tilt-up panel design and analytical approaches. The second half of the talk goes through detailed load determination examples with an emphasis on how loads and load paths are sometimes uni...
Engineering Tilt-Up: (Part 1-3) Load Determination
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
This presentation is the ""bread and butter"" of tilt-up panel design. The focus of the talk is on designing and detailing of tilt-up panels for combined out-of-plane and vertical loading.
Limit Design of Tilt-Up
September 28 to January 1, 2025 Central Time
In this session, Dr. Mays discusses limit design used in tilt-up structures. The economic benefits of limit design (i.e., overall steel reduction and less stringent prescriptive seismic detailing) are coupled with increased structural reliability related to the seismic performance objectives e...
The Best of the TCA Cyber Round Table
October 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time
The TCA Cyber Round Table has become THE trusted resource for TCA members to get their urgent technical questions answered by a community of tilt-up industry experts in design and construction. In this presentation, David and Erik will review the best questions submitted to the Cyber Round Table ...
Project Dylan
January 1-1, 2025 Central Time
Project Dylan is a new prototype fulfillment center. The warehouse building has an approx. footprint of 700,000 SF slab on grade and another 1.95 million SF of elevated deck. The exterior is clad with 330,000 SF of insulated tilt-up panels. The panels are non-load bearing for gravity but as a VE ...
Tilt-Up Panels On Shim Pads - Wall Footing Trim Bar Design
February 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time
This seminar presents 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. Panel cracki...
The Facts About Welded Wire Reinforcement
February 1 to January 1, 2025 Central Time
This presentation explores the value of using welded wire reinforcement in tilt-up construction. Participants will learn the differences and similarities between conventional rebar and welded wire reinforcement. They will learn how welded wire reinforcement solves the time, quality and cost parad...
What's Next When A Bad Break Happens?
Available On Demand starting Monday, January 25
Consistently in industries like tilt-up construction, the concrete cylinder is misunderstood. Specified as a regular measure of quality control, their value and the importance of proper procedures are underestimated. Invariably, things can and will go wrong with a cylinder break…what happe...
Cranes and Ground-Bearing Pressures
Available On Demand starting Sunday, May 1
The average weight of the tilt-up panel has increased greatly over recent years. It is critically important to understand crane ground bearing pressure and ensure that the subgrade can support these loads at all times. This seminar will discuss factors affecting crane selection, the process fo...
A New Generation of Tilt Wall Icons
May 25, 2022 from 12:00am to 12:00pm Central Time
Despite the method’s stellar reputation as the world’s most efficient building system for big-box buildings, tilt-up construction has roots in serious architecture. Through exploration of tilt-up’s early-phase adoption, disruptions brought on by World War II, and significant ...
Tilt-Up Future Think 3.0 - Session 3: Concrete (Updates)
May 25, 2022 from 12:00am to 12:00pm Central Time
Session 3 will features updates from two previous Tilt-Up Future Think participants who will discuss advancements, real-world applications, and adoption. Technologies featured include Helix Steel and CarbonCure.
A Parametric Study of the New Diaphragm Design Force Methods
November 10, 2022 from 12:00am to 2:00am Central Time
Since its introduction into U.S. building codes and standards, a single generally-accepted method has existed for determining seismic design forces on roof diaphragms. Recently, an alternate procedure was introduced in ASCE 7-16, and then an additional alternate procedure was introduced in ASCE 7...
Creepy Things in Panel Design
November 11-12, 2022 Central Time
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 bowing in the panels. At the onset of the investigation, the mindset was that either the interior slab was moving, or the exterior pavin...
Structural Engineering Challenges While Designing Tilt-Up Structures
November 20, 2022 from 12:00am to 1:00am Central Time
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 we will share project examples with specific projects to discuss special considerations during the design process. In detail, we will talk abou...
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