Engineering 101
September 20, 2023 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time
Tampa Convention Center [Lower Level - Room 120-121]
This presentation will introduce participants to typical structural engineering designs and construction methods for tilt-up wall panels. The speaker will provide a brief history of tilt-up construction, explaining how panels were analyzed in the past and how codes have evolved to their current form. The presentation may touch briefly on the advantages of tilt-up construction, highlighting the main differences in structural engineering and construction practices. Participants will learn about each stage of panel construction, from casting the slab to completing the structure, and will become familiar with the structural terminology used during the process. The presentation's main focus will be designing a tilt-up panel for various structural forces (in-plane, out-of-plane, vertical, overturning, lifting, bracing, etc.), including typical design checks that should be carried out for most tilt panels. The speakers will also share their best practices for new designers. The target audience for this presentation includes structural engineers who are new or have minimal tilt-up engineering experience, as well as those currently practicing tilt-up design and looking to confirm their approach to typical designs. The presentation will also benefit non-engineers who want to understand what engineers do and what they look for.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Participants will be able to identify essential structural analysis elements necessary for tilt-up wall designs.
- Participants will have a general knowledge of the history and reasoning behind the building code tilt-up panel structural equations.
- Participants will know where to look to find technical resources to design tilt-up wall panels.
- Participants will be able to identify the primary differences between tilt-up wall panels and precast or cast-in-place concrete walls.
TRACK SPONSOR - IconX, LLC
ICONX LLC produces and distributes the IconX Shear Connector line. With a new 5"- 6" connector being introduced to the family this year, we are now able to support you on projects with insulation thickness from 2" all the way up to 6" and everything in between, making IconX the smart choice for your high performance insulated wall panels. The foundational goal of the IconX System was to develop a shear connector to make insulated wall panels longer, stronger, and stiffer than previously available. It was also important for the connector to work with any rigid insulation in panels reinforced with mesh or rebar. Due to the composite action that the IconX Shear Connector facilitates between the wythes of concrete, the total concrete thickness can be reduced by 3 to 4 inches over conventional non-composite panel design, saving you material costs and potentially reducing your crane size and footing and foundation sizes. Simply put, we can do more for less. We are committed to helping you have a successful project with us. Contact us by phone or email, or come meet us at the TCA show to discuss what we have to offer.
Booth number: 315 | Learn more about IconX, LLC >
TRACK SPONSOR - SureBuilT Concrete Forms & Accessories
SureBuilt is a USA manufacturer of concrete construction products, including form ties, handset forms, bar support, shoring, post shores, Stud Rail, Staybox, tilt-up hardware, precast hardware and pipe braces. With locations in Chicago, Tampa, Houston and Los Angeles, SureBuilt supplies independent dealers and their contractor customers throughout North America.
Booth number: 107 | Learn more about SureBuilT Concrete Forms & Accessories >
TRACK SPONSOR - IconX, LLC
ICONX LLC produces and distributes the IconX Shear Connector line. With a new 5"- 6" connector being introduced to the family this year, we are now able to support you on projects with insulation thickness from 2" all the way up to 6" and everything in between, making IconX the smart choice for your high performance insulated wall panels. The foundational goal of the IconX System was to develop a shear connector to make insulated wall panels longer, stronger, and stiffer than previously available. It was also important for the connector to work with any rigid insulation in panels reinforced with mesh or rebar. Due to the composite action that the IconX Shear Connector facilitates between the wythes of concrete, the total concrete thickness can be reduced by 3 to 4 inches over conventional non-composite panel design, saving you material costs and potentially reducing your crane size and footing and foundation sizes. Simply put, we can do more for less. We are committed to helping you have a successful project with us. Contact us by phone or email, or come meet us at the TCA show to discuss what we have to offer.
Booth number: 315 | Learn more about IconX, LLC >
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Founded in 1986, the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) strives to improve the quality and acceptance of site-cast Tilt-Up construction - one of the fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and minimal capital investment. Over 10,000 buildings, enclosing more than 650 million square feet, are constructed each year using this construction method.
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