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Title: 551.1R-05: Tilt-Up Concrete Construction Guide

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Publication: Technical Documents

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Appears on pages(s): 29

Keywords: finish; insert; panel; release agent; sandwich panel; tilt-up.

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Date: 6/15/2005

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Note: A newer version of this document exists. This document was replaced by 551.1R-14.

Tilt-up concrete construction is commonly used in low-rise building construction. This guide discusses many of the issues relating to the planning and construction of these buildings to produce a quality tilt-up project. Major topics include preconstruction planning, foundations, special considerations for slab-on-ground construction, wall panel forming and casting, panel erection, connections and repairing, and painting.