TILT
WALL
CONCRETE
PROJECT TYPES
WHAT IS TILT-UP CONCRETE?
Tilt-up or tilt-wall concrete is a process that allows for quickly erecting concrete buildings. It consists of three simple steps. According to the American Concrete Institute, tilt-up concrete is "a construction technique for casting concrete elements in a horizontal position at the job site and then tilting them to their final position in a structure."
Construct slab-on-ground concrete foundation
Cast walls horizontally on slab
Lift panels with a crane
TILT-WALL CONCRETE FAQ
How thick are tilt-up concrete panels?
Typically 5½" – 7¼" before reinforcing.
What site conditions are required for tilt-wall concrete?
Tilt-wall is more favorable for sites with plenty of space. Confined spaces do not necessarily make tilt-up concrete impossible, but they can present challenges. Setting up cranes and casting the panels make take longer in confined spaces.
Can tilt-up concrete be used for multi-story buildings?
Absolutely. Usually tilt-up concrete is used for buildings between 1–7 stories, so only for exceptionally large structures will tilt-up be unfeasible.
What type of buildings use tilt-wall concrete?
All sorts! Showrooms, factories, warehouses, and offices are the most common.
What holds tilt-up walls in place?
The panels themselve are usually not connected to allow for expansion and contraction. The roof holds the panels in place from the top and a curb at the footing holds the bottom.