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Tilt-up ConstructionTilt-up concrete construction is a proven method for building office buildings, retail centers, warehouses, distribution centers, call centers, manufacturing facilities and other commercial / industrial structures with speed, safety and construction cost benefits.
In a tilt-up construction project, the building's walls are poured directly at the jobsite and are created horizontally in large slabs of concrete called "panels". These panels are then raised into position around the building's perimeter forming the exterior walls. This means the tilt-up structure's exterior wall is virtually finished when it is tilted into place. Tilt-up construction allows general contractors to build a wide range of commercial buildings more quickly and with lower construction costs than what is typical for traditional masonry construction projects.
Proppings
The tilt-up panels are supported by proppings/bracings. The proppings are screwed onto the concrete slab for a temporary brace stiffening. The line of slots on the bottom of the tilted up panels allow the concrete slabs to join up with the panels, allowing the panels to act as a structural component to support the whole building. When this is done, the propping will be removed.
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