Maricopa Community Colleges  ABC137   19956-20046 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/28/95
ABC137 19956-20046 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Tilt Up Wall Systems
History and evolution of tilt up construction process. Tilt up versus concrete block or poured in place concrete walls. Designs used in tilt up and their applications. Testing of concrete. Preparation of the slab for tilt up. Grading and finishing concrete slabs. Forming tilt up panels. Lifting and bracing panels. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance and ABC135) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ABC137   19956-20046 Tilt Up Wall Systems
1. Explain tilt up construction and describe 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 construction necessary for tilt up construction. (IV)
5. Identify and describe specific concrete testing methods used in tilt up. (IV)
6. Describe the purpose of liners and list types of liners. (IV)
7. Explain procedures for placement of lifting devices, identify various lifting devices and techniques. (V)
8. Describe reinforcing techniques used with tilt up panels. (VI)
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ABC137   19956-20046 Tilt Up Wall Systems
    I. Evolution of Tilt Up Construction
        A. Turn of the century
        B. Post World War II
      II. Terminology
          A. Aggregates
          B. Liner
          C. Reinforcement
          D. Releasing agent
          E. Slump test
          F. Other
        III. Why Tilt Up?
            A. Advantages
              1. Cost
              2. Footing types
              3. Safe
              4. Insulation
              5. Design flexibility
            B. Disadvantages
              1. Weatherability
              2. Site and size restrictions
              3. Unusual designs
              4. Remote areas
              5. Remodeling restrictions
            C. Application of design
              1. Colored aggregates
              2. Colored cement/concrete
              3. Coarse-colored sand
              4. Slate
              5. Other
          IV. Construction
              A. Aggregates
                1. Natural
                2. Fabricated
              B. Sand bed method
              C. Seeding method
                1. Place concrete
                2. Spreadimbed aggregates
                3. Expose aggregate
                4. Stripping panel
              D. Slab preparation
                1. Slab base preparation
                2. Slab flatness
              E. Testing of plastic concrete
                1. Slump test
                2. Compressive strength
              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 & Techniques
                A. Lift inserts and lift plates
                  1. Single pickup
                  2. Double pickup
                  3. Lift angles
                  4. Edge lift
                  5. Double insert edge lift
                  6. Erection anchor
                  7. Swift lift system
                  8. Gr 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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