Description
Course Objective
Designed for civil engineers and construction professionals, this course is the initial installment in a series on tilt-up concrete walls, concentrating on the construction process, challenges, loading types, design methods, and recommendations for details, providing valuable insights for those familiar with structural drawings and concrete-related construction terms.
Course Description
Welcome to the initial module of the series “Cast, Lift and Release: Tilt-Up Concrete Walls – Part 1: Construction.” This course marks the commencement of a series dedicated to the realm of tilt-up concrete walls.
Part 1 directs attention toward unveiling the intricacies of constructing tilt-up concrete walls. The course covers a spectrum of aspects, including contextual insights into structures and their respective sites, along with the distinctive challenges posed. It also encompasses a review of various loading types, methods of design and construction, and practical recommendations for refining details.
Familiarity with structural drawings and a grasp of construction terminology linked to concrete projects would be beneficial for readers engaging with this material.
Author: Thor Heimdahl, PE, SE
Course Number: 458
Course Hours: 5 PDH