Overview
Besides the aesthetics needed by the architect, tilt up brought to the table the speed needed to complete the project on time. As major changes occurred in the original Owner requirements, time constrains did not move accordingly. Also, the building developer has as an internal strength, the use of concrete walls in the perimeter for both appearance and endurance. But the use of tilt ups against precast panels provided also and economical solution, replacing perimeter steel columns with the use of load bearing walls.
Features
Walls thickness were reduced in sections, in order to make the final appearance of some windows as continuous through side-by-side panels. Also, vertical windows were used to provide better interior lighting. Finally, building's corner was used to support the panoramic sign of the park (arch), without the use of a big steel columns to support it. Also panels were tied together to span an 80' wide hangar door, and were supported on both sides by load bearing panels and steel structure.
Recognition
The project is being submitted in Canada for some engineering prizes, but they are still not granted.
Additional information
The project was designed to obtain a LEED certification, but revision is still pending.
Photos
Project Data
- Tilt-Up Panel Count (entire project)
- 90 panels
- Most Tilt-Up Panels (single building)
- 90 panels
- Project Wall Area
- 87,055 sq ft
- (8,087 sq m)
- Project Floor Area
- 185,236 sq ft
- (17,208 sq m)
- Project Footprint
- 159,328 sq ft
- (14,802 sq m)
- Tallest Panel
- 56 ft 6 in
- (17.22 m)
- Widest Panel
- 25 ft 9 in
- (7.85 m)
- Heaviest Panel
- 114,118 lbs
- (51,763 kg)
- Longest Spandrel Panel
- 20 ft 0 in
- (6.10 m)
Participating TCA Members
- Copachisa SA de CV
- General contractor, Tilt-Up contractor
Meadow Burke- Lifting hardware
- Dayton Superior Corporation
- Bracing
- Nox-Crete Products Group
- Bondbreaker