Tilt-up Concrete Construction
One of the best ways to assemble a building safely and efficiently
What is Concrete Tilt-up Construction?
Tilt-up Concrete Construction, also known as tiltwall, is a method of constructing concrete buildings where the walls are poured on the slab then lifted into place. Once the slab has been poured and cured, workers create the forms for the walls directly on the slab. Door and window openings are built into the forms. Then workers tie the reinforcing steel grid inside the forms. Inserts and embeds are installed for lifting the panels and connecting them to the footing, roof and other components. Cement is poured into the form.
Once the concrete has cured the formwork is removed. Cables are connected to the inserts and the wall sections are lifted into place using a crane. Temporary braces connect the wall panel to the slab until all walls and the roof have been installed. The process is repeated until all of the wall panels have been installed. A finish is applied to the walls and the joints are caulked.
The Tilt-Up Construction and Engineering Manual – 6th Edition published by the Tilt-up Concrete Association is a great resource for more information.