Tilt-Up Construction Flashcards
1
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It combines the strength and durability of reinforced concrete with the precision and efficiency of the Design-Build methodology.
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Tilt-Up Construction
2
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It features series of concrete panels tilted up into place to form a building’s exterior wall.
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Tilt-Up Construction
3
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When did Tilt-Up construction first appeared?
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early 1900s
4
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Tilt-Up construction is a viable alternatice to:
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- wood-frame construction- steel beam construction- prefabricated steel frame construction- masonry construction
5
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Advantages (broad assumptions) of tilt-up construction:
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- cost effective- quick- site control
6
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Key benefits of Tilt-Up construction
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- speed- labor costs and materials- energy efficient
7
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Three simplified steps of tilt-up construction:
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- design- construction- panel lifting
8
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They are built over what we call a ‘concrete slab’ that also works as the facility’s interior floor.
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Tilt-up walls
9
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More advantages of tilt-up construction:
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- aesthetic2. more space3. faster4. cheaper maintenance5. fire-resistant6. ideal for food & beverage production facilities
