Maricopa Community Colleges  SUN108   19972-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
SUN108 19972-20046 LEC 1.50 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Wall Systems, Tilt-Up
History and evolution of tilt-up construction processes. Tilt- up versus concrete block or poured in place concrete walls. Testing of concrete and preparation of the slab for tilt-up. Grading and finishing concrete slabs and forming tilt-up panels. Lifting and bracing panels. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance and SUN103) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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SUN108   19972-20046 Wall Systems, Tilt-Up
1. Describe tilt-up construction and explain its history. (I)
2. List and define the terminology used in tilt-up construction. (II)
3. List advantages and disadvantages of tilt-up construction. (III)
4. Describe specific steps in slab preparation necessary for tilt-up construction. (IV)
5. Identify and describe specific concrete testing methods used in tilt-up construction. (IV)
6. Describe the purpose of liners and list specific types. (IV)
7. Explain procedures for placement of lifting devices and identify various lifting devices and techniques. (V)
8. Describe reinforcing techniques used with tilt-up panels. (VI)
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SUN108   19972-20046 Wall Systems, Tilt-Up
    I. Evolution of Tilt-Up Construction
        A. Turn of the century
        B. Post World War II
      II. Terminology
          A. Aggregates
          B. Cement slurry
          C. Design
          D. Embedded
          E. Jitterbug
          F. Joint
          G. Liner
          H. Pipe screed
          I. Reinforcement
          J. Releasing agent
          K. Separator form
          L. Slump test
          M. Trapezoidal liner
          N. Trowelling machine
          O. Vibrator
        III. Why Tilt-Up?
            A. Advantages
              1. Cost
              2. Compatibility of footing types
              3. Safety
              4. Insulation
              5. Design flexibility
            B. Disadvantages
              1. Weatherability of joints
              2. Site and size restrictions
              3. Unusual design limitations
              4. Remote area difficulties
              5. Small size inefficiencies
          IV. Construction
              A. Aggregates
                1. Natural
                2. Fabricated
              B. Sand bed method
              C. Seeding method
                1. Place concrete
                2. Spread/imbed aggregates
                3. Expose aggregate
                4. Strip panel
              D. Slab preparation
                1. Slab base preparation
                2. Slab flatness
              E. Testing of plastic concrete
                1. Slump test
                2. Compressive strength test
              F. Slab finishing
              G. Casting panels
                1. Edge forming
                2. Door and window openings
              H. Face design
                1. Liners
                2. Releasing agents
                3. Reinforcing steel
              I. Placement of concrete
              J. Stripping
              K. Footings
              L. Finishing face design
            V. Lifting Devices and Techniques
                A. Lift inserts and lift plates
                  1. Single pick-up
                  2. Double pick-up
                  3. Lift angles
                  4. Edge lift
                  5. Double insert edge lift
                  6. Erection anchor
                  7. Swift lift system
                  8. GR (model designation) swift lift
                  9. Burke super lift
                  10. Super lift inserts
                B. Face Lift
                  1. 2x1 Hi Rig
                  2. 2x2 Hi Rig
                  3. 2x3 Hi Rig
                  4. 2x4 Hi Rig
                  5. 4x1 Hi Rig
                  6. 3x2 Hi Rig
                  7. 4x2 Hi Rig
                  8. single row
                  9. double row
                C. Edge lift
              VI. Reinforcing Techniques
                  A. Braces and strongback anchors
                    1. Panel brace anchor
                    2. Slab brace anchor
                    3. Strongback insert
                  B. Bracing
                    1. Stiff back
                    2. Strong back
                    3. Footing layout
                    4. Dowel pins
                    5. Shims
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