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Extollo president, Keith Cobell, sharing updates from their campus in Haiti.Recruit and Retain Young Talent Through Social Impact
September 17, 2021 from 7:00am to 8:00am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Park View
Finding and retaining young talent is vital for your company’s future. Many of those new to the industry are looking for meaningful ways to use their skills and experience to make a positive difference in the world. Companies that give their young leaders opportunities to pursue their pa...
Construction Career Development Initiative (CCDI): An inclusive way of increasing manpower from a diverse community
September 17, 2021 from 9:00am to 10:00am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
Nationwide the construction industry is thriving, but as baby boomers continue to retire, the gap in finding qualified workers to hire continues to increase. Over the past few decades, our society has moved away from the idea of going into a skilled trade as a successful career path as the rise i...
Estimating Costs Associated with Architectural Finishes
September 17, 2021 from 10:00am to 11:00am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
One of the most difficult aspects of employing architectural finishes on tilt-up jobs is accurately estimating the project. This session will explore a variety of factors to consider when estimating material and labor related to formliner, thin brick, and other high-end finishes.
Since the early 1980s, insulated concrete sandwich panels have been utilized as a design and construction technique for tilt-up. These types of panels are comprised of an inner and outer wythe of concrete, separated by a layer of rigid foam insulation. Connectors are used to fasten the two wythes of concrete together. To date, the majority of the insulated panels have been designed using non-composite action, meaning that only one wythe of concrete was considered for the panel’s structural integrity. The widespread acceptance and adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) has reinforced the insulating benefits of sandwich panel systems and motivated many in the tilt-up industry to take a closer look at ways to maximize performance and constructability by creating a standard for composite behavior of insulated systems. To that end, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) has collaborated with the University of Nebraska’s Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction to conduct what is believed to be the largest, full-scale field testing of this type with the goal of developing a slender wall design methodology to predict composite behavior under combined axial and bending forces. Learn more >
Partially Composite Insulated Walls Overview and General Behavior
September 17, 2021 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
An overview of partially composite insulated walls that covers general information regarding structural and envelope performance as well as overview of the testing program and generalized conclusions.
Post-Tensioned Applications for Tilt-Up
September 17, 2021 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
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Tilt-Up Panel Temporary Bracing: Practices and Guidelines
September 17, 2021 from 4:00pm to 5:00pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
As tilt-up becomes a more economical construction option for a variety of industries, it is important to discuss the temporary bracing of tilt-up panels as they continue to grow in size. This program will highlight the basics of temporary bracing and types of brace anchorage, showcase research an...
Cranes and Ground Bearing Pressures
September 18, 2021 from 9:30am to 10:30am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
The average weight of the tilt up panel has increased greatly over recent years. It 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 for esti...
Densifier and Bondbreaker: Managing Expectations
September 18, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
As we all know, accelerated schedules and the search for the newest and best processes have influenced the somewhat recent trend of applying a liquid floor hardener (densifier) immediately after slab finishing as a “cure coat”, then subsequently applying bondbreaker in the panel areas...
Home For Good Home for Good, located 2 hours East of Toronto in Belleville, is an 3-story 41-unit apartment building for individuals who currently or at risk of being homeless. Consisting of 62 insulated and non-insulated panels the building has a total floor are of 31,990 sq. ft. To address the shortage of long-term affordable housing units, the owners and general contractors needed a construction method that was capable of delivering durable and energy efficient units without sacrificing design flexibility. Tilt-up allowed the structural to be built in quick succession so that other trades could begin work very quickly.Tackling the Affordable Housing Crisis with Tilt-up Construction
September 18, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Park View
With the growing demand for affordable housing and the rising cost of building materials, see why tilt up can be a perfect fit. This presentation will be for those who are looking to diversify their market outside of the traditional tilt-up buildings, as we look at the use of tilt-up in multi res...
Why Glue Don’t Work
September 18, 2021 from 11:30am to 12:30pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
Measuring the unintended impact of chemical curing agents, bond breakers, and densifiers on concrete surface free energy.
Tilt projects can be a series of conflicting goals. Maybe none more prevalent then the pursuit of a perfect concrete slab for casting beautiful pan...
Lift Day - Time, Money and Life-Saving Tips and Tricks
September 18, 2021 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
We all know that the big day on a tilt-up job is the day that panel lifting commences. It is also one of the most critical events in time where all safety practices and procedures are adhered to in order to assure everyone's well being, and to provide the customer with the confidence in you, as w...
Partially Composite Insulated Walls Study - What do the Findings Mean for Me?
September 18, 2021 from 2:30pm to 3:30pm Central Time
Hyatt Regency 4th Floor - Grand F-H
Joseph J. Steinbicker, PE, SE, FTCA
Jeffrey R. Needham, PE, SE, FTCA
Inevitably, studies like the University of Nebraska’s composite panel research generate just as many questions as answers. Following Dr. Maguire’s presentations to the general community and engineering professionals, members of the committee and participating manufactures will hold a ...
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