On-Demand Course: Tilt-Up Concrete Construction

Notes/Preview

The contents of this course include three recorded presentations from the ACI 2012 Fall Convention and ACI 2016 Fall Convention:

• Dramatic Global Examples of Form Inspiring Function by James Baty

• Evolution of Form Sets Sights on the New "Box" by Kimberly Kramer

• Crane Selection by Scott Hosking

INSTRUCTIONS: Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.1 CEU (equivalent to 1.0 PDH). This online course is not approved for credit with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).

Continuing Education Credit: 0.1 CEU (1 PDH)

Approved by AIA and ICC

Access Period: 180 days

This course is included in the Fundamentals of Concrete Construction Certificate Program. Completion of all courses in an ACI University Certificate Program will earn you a program certificate and digital badge. For more details, visit ACI University Certificate Programs.

Description

The site cast method of forming, casting, lifting, and placing precast panels to construct buildings in what is more commonly known as Tilt-Up concrete construction has matured worldwide to staggering displays of form that challenges modern designers to see function in new light. Tilt-up concrete buildings are evolving into a new architectural style unique to its own brand of construction.

Document Details

Author: Baty, Kramer, Hosking

Publication Year: 2017

ISBN:

Formats: Online Learning

Table of Contents

Learning Objectives

1. Recognize the artistic and aesthetic potential for tilt-up through evidence of existing structures, including their unique architectural concrete finishes.

2. Identify the unique and inherent characteristics of modern tilt-up that enable it to be a problem-solving method of construction for complex structures and programs.

3. Explain the pros and cons of various construction cranes used to form, cast, handle, lift, and place precast concrete panels using tilt-up construction.

4. Describe the information that is provided in precast panel drawing plans, and lift and bracing plans for the tilt-up panel construction.

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