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Joseph J. Steinbicker, PE, SE, FTCA

Principal

Steinbicker & Co., LLC

After earning his Master of Science in Structural Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1976, Steinbicker began working as a structural engineer in the tilt-up industry and founded Steinbicker & Associates, Inc. in 1982. An accomplished professional in the field of structural engineering and construction, Steinbicker has provided structural engineering design and consulting services for 41 years, specializing in the design of tilt-up structures. He was actively involved in the early development and design of multi-story tilt-up buildings, incorporating both the full height and stacked panel concepts. He was also responsible for the development of a hybrid concrete parking garage system incorporating load bearing tilt-up concrete panels, site-cast precast concrete columns and site-cast precast/prestressed concrete beams built compositely with a cast-in-place concrete deck.

Steinbicker founded Tilt-Up Design Systems, LLC, the developer of the tilt-up collaborative design technology, Tilt-Werks®. He was awarded the Robert Aiken Memorial Award from the Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) for his work on the technology.

Steinbicker is involved in many industry associations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction and the American Concrete Institute (ACI). He was a founding member of ACI Committee 551, Tilt-Up Construction and attended their first committee meeting on March 30, 1980 in Las Vegas in conjunction with the World of Concrete. He served as ACI 551 Committee Chair from 1992 to 1998 and was also a charter member of ACI Committee C650 - Tilt-Up Constructor Certification.

Steinbicker was a founding member of the TCA in 1986 and served on the TCA Board of Directors from 2003 through 2011. He was the 2013 recipient of the David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award and elected to the TCA College of Fellows inaugural class in 2016. His company, Steinbicker & Co., LLC remains a Sustaining Member of the TCA.

In 2013 Steinbicker co-authored the book Engineering Tilt-Up, published by the TCA. Over his career he has authored or co-authored numerous articles and has been a featured speaker at many industry events on structural engineering and tilt-up engineering and design.

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Contact Information

Joseph J. Steinbicker, PE, SE, FTCA
14025 Bluff Road
Traverse City, MI 49686-8454 US
(407) 453-0266
joe@jjsteinbicker.com

Membership

Steinbicker & Co., LLC
Join Date: May 1, 1986
Expiration Date: January 31, 2025
Primary Contact: Joseph J. Steinbicker
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College of Fellows

Fellowship is one of the highest honors the TCA can bestow upon an individual. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes professional achievement but also significant contributions to the industry and the Association.

CLASS OF

2016

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Peter Courtois Memorial Award

The Peter Courtois Memorial Award is the Tilt-Up Concrete Association’s highest honor and is presented to recipients whose career-long dedication to the greater good of the tilt-up industry is recognized by their peers.

HONOREE

2017

The award honors Peter Courtois, the first president of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association. Learn more >

David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award

The David L. Kelly Distinguished Engineer Award recognizes those individuals or firms whose commitment to engineering excellence has allowed for industry advancement and achievement.

HONOREE

2013

The award honors the career-long commitment of Dave Kelly to the constant evolution of engineering solutions for the tilt-up industry. Learn more >

Robert Aiken Memorial Award

The Robert Aiken Memorial Award recognizes the spirit of innovation contributed by an individual or company. The visionary commitment by this person(s) helps move the industry forward, resolve conflicts and challenges, and open new doors for the tilt-up industry.

HONOREE

2012

The award honors the achievements of Robert Aiken, one of the founding fathers of site-cast tilt-up construction. Learn more >

Event Participation

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2024 - Phoenix
October 2024 | Glendale, Arizona (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2022 - Denver
October 2022 | Denver, Colorado (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2021 - St. Louis
September 2021 | Saint Louis, Missouri (Speaker)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2020 - Virtual
October 2020 (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2019 - Atlanta
September 2019 | Atlanta, Georgia (Speaker)

Tilt-Up Series: ATL
November 2018 | Atlanta, Georgia (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2018 - Dallas
September 2018 | Dallas, Texas (Sponsor)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2018
January 2018 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2017 - Miami
September 2017 | Miami, Florida (Exhibitor)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2017
January 2017 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2016 - Denver
October 2016 | Denver, Colorado (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2016
February 2016 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2015 - New Brunswick
September 2015 | New Brunswick, New Jersey (Attendee)

Winter Tilt-Up Jubilee - 2015
February 2015 | Las Vegas, Nevada (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2014 - San Jose
October 2014 | San Jose, California (Speaker)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2013 - Houston
October 2013 | Sugar Land, Texas (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2012 - Amelia Island
October 2012 | Amelia Island, Florida (Attendee)

Tilt-Up Convention and Expo 2011 - Kansas City
September 2011 | Kansas City, Missouri (Attendee)

Committee Membership

Tilt-Up Cyber Roundtable
January 2017 - Present (Member)

Publications

Limit Design of Tilt-Up
First Edition, 2019 - (Technical Review)

TCA Guideline for Temporary Wind Bracing
Version 18.1 - (Author)

Engineering Tilt-Up
First Edition, 2013 - (Author)

Tilt-Up Today - Dedication - 25 Years of TCA Membership
Volume 19 Issue 4 - (Contributor)