1 The Architecture of Tilt-Up The Architecture of Tilt-Up Tilt-Up Concrete Association J. Edward Sauter, AIA Executive Director Tilt-Up Concrete Association J. Edward Sauter, AIA Executive Director FEFPA Naples, Florida FEFPA Naples, Florida Copyright Materials Copyright Materials This presentation is protected by US and International copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is prohibited. Tilt-Up Concrete Association Sponsored by: The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a Registered Provider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any materials or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any materials or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. Learning Objectives Learning Objectives • Background of Tilt-Up • Economical Use/Benefits of Tilt-Up • The Construction Process • Tilt-Up Finishes • Sustainability and Concrete • Background of Tilt-Up • Economical Use/Benefits of Tilt-Up • The Construction Process • Tilt-Up Finishes • Sustainability and Concrete
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The Architecture
of Tilt-Up
The Architecture
of Tilt-UpTilt-Up Concrete Association
J. Edward Sauter, AIA Executive DirectorTilt-Up Concrete Association
This presentation is protected by US and International copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, display and use of the presentation without written permission of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) is prohibited.
Tilt-Up Concrete AssociationSponsored by:
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a RegisteredProvider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.
The Tilt-Up Concrete Association is a RegisteredProvider with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available on request.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any materials or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
This program is registered with the AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any materials or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation.
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Background of Tilt-Up• Economical Use/Benefits of Tilt-Up• The Construction Process• Tilt-Up Finishes• Sustainability and Concrete
• Background of Tilt-Up• Economical Use/Benefits of Tilt-Up• The Construction Process• Tilt-Up Finishes• Sustainability and Concrete
Concrete• Cement• Water• Large Aggregate• Small Aggregate
Standard Weight = 150 pcf
CompressiveStrength2,500 - 10,000 psi
Concrete PropertiesConcrete PropertiesHydration
Photo Compliments CTL GroupPhoto Compliments CTL Group
What is Tilt-Up?What is Tilt-Up?
What is Tilt-Up?What is Tilt-Up?
The process of casting walls or other concreteThe process of casting walls or other concreteelements on site, lifting and placing themelements on site, lifting and placing themin their final location in a structure.in their final location in a structure.
A construction method whichA construction method whicheliminates the cumbersomeeliminates the cumbersomepractice of constructing twopractice of constructing twowooden walls to get one concretewooden walls to get one concretewall.wall.Thomas A. Edison, 1909Thomas A. Edison, 1909
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Tilt-Up EvolutionTilt-Up EvolutionTilt-Tables - Circa 1900Tilt-Tables - Circa 1900
United Methodist, Zion, IL
Camp Perry, Ohio
Ready-Mixed Concrete
Mobile Crane
Tilt-Up EvolutionTilt-Up EvolutionMaterial Handling - Circa 1945
Speed of Construction!Speed of Construction!Schedule ControlSchedule ControlLocally Available Locally Available MaterialsMaterialsFewer TradesFewer TradesFewer OffFewer Off--Site Site Manufactured Manufactured ComponentsComponentsLarge ElementsLarge ElementsHorizontal Horizontal ConstructionConstruction “Last year a Central Florida school district was
building three schools at the same time. One was planned as block and two were designed with Tilt-Up. After reviewing the three projects, we changed the third school to the Tilt-Up prototype and realized substantial cost savings.”-Central Florida District Staff Member
TimeTime Spent minimizing slab Spent minimizing slab imperfections will pay imperfections will pay dividends in panel finishingdividends in panel finishing
FormingFormingWood Form SupportsWood Form Supports
Lantana Middle School, LantanaLantana Middle School, Lantana, Florida, FloridaCovered Breezeways, Concrete Stairs, Central PlazaCovered Breezeways, Concrete Stairs, Central Plaza
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Form and ShapePanel ShapeForm and ShapePanel ShapeLantana School, Lantana, FL
Florida SchoolsFlorida Schools
Timber Creek High School, OrlandoTimber Creek High School, OrlandoDecorative Designs, Form Liners, RevealsDecorative Designs, Form Liners, Reveals
Florida SchoolsFlorida Schools
Bay Meadows Elementary, OrlandoBay Meadows Elementary, Orlando, Florida, FloridaMaintenance Free, Brick Veneer, Traditional AppearanceMaintenance Free, Brick Veneer, Traditional Appearance
Groundbreaking to Erected Panels Groundbreaking to Erected Panels -- 13.5 weeks13.5 weeks
Florida SchoolsFlorida Schools
Harmony High School, St. CloudHarmony High School, St. CloudHigh Strength Concrete, Form LinersHigh Strength Concrete, Form Liners20 Weeks Construction Time20 Weeks Construction Time
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Florida SchoolsFlorida Schools
Apopka High School, ApopkaApopka High School, Apopka, Florida, FloridaMultiMulti--Building, FastBuilding, Fast--Track DeliveryTrack Delivery
38 Weeks Groundbreaking to Panel Erection38 Weeks Groundbreaking to Panel Erection
Tilt-Up FinishesTilt-Up
Finishes
ArchitecturalTreatments
ArchitecturalTreatments
Two Broad Trends Two Broad Trends
Replicate Other Materials
Explore Tilt-Up Concrete’s Unique Possibilities
Replicate Other Materials
Explore Tilt-Up Concrete’s Unique Possibilities
ArchitecturalTreatments
ArchitecturalTreatments
Form and ShapeOpeningsPlacement of PanelsDetailing Applied OrnamentCast-In ElementsSurface FinishesBlended Construction
Form and ShapeOpeningsPlacement of PanelsDetailing Applied OrnamentCast-In ElementsSurface FinishesBlended Construction
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Segmental (large radius)Segmental (large radius)
Form and ShapeCurved PanelsForm and ShapeCurved PanelsKendall Village Office Tower, Miami, FLKendall Village Office Tower, Miami, FL
