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Harmony High School

Tilt-Up was the best option for meeting this project’s needs including speed, economy and durability. The complex job involved several challenges.

Environmentally, the job site property was located partially on wetlands and partially on a dry, desert-like piece of land. As a result, the site was either muddy or dusty much of the time. To help alleviate this, the team constructed a series of temporary moats and ditches to handle the drainage after rainstorms. On dry days, workers donned protective dust masks.

With the closest source of concrete more than 45 minutes away, the team overcame another challenge by carefully scheduling early morning pours, some as early as 2 a.m.

A third challenge was the tight job site, which was handled through unique and carefully designed casting slab placements and maximum use of the main slab. A higher strength ready mixed concrete was used in all wall panels and the gymnasium walls were hardened and constructed as a hurricane shelter.

The uniquely designed panels feature an attractive ribbed finish. The peaked roof system of the administration building makes it stand apart from the typical institutional structure. Formliners were used to make depressions and an interesting pattern on the outside walls. These patterns had to be carefully matched between each panel. This eight building complex was completed within 20 weeks and opened on time for the new school year.

The campus includes eight separate buildings connected by covered walkways and accented throughout with concrete planters and features. The classroom building is two stories and the gymnasium is higher than a typical structure of its kind. The campus also includes a full-size auditorium.

 
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Project Location

St. Cloud, FL 34771
United States

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2005

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Project Team (TCA Members)

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Engineer:
Dayton Superior Corporation
Suppliers:
Dayton Superior Corporation
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Project Specifics

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Number of Floors:
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Total Floor Area:
276,339 sq ft (25,672 sq m)
Tallest Panel:
50 ft 1 in (15.27 m)
Largest Panel:
1,064 sq ft (98.8 sq m)
Heaviest Panel:
105,000 lbs (47,627 kg)