Civil Engineering Association

This publication brings together worldwide experience of tilt-up into a single document in a form suitable for the UK. The examples and details shown are selected to demonstrate the versality of tilt-up and to provide the necessary information for its wider adoption in the UK. Where necessary, additional original work has been undertaken to ensure compatibility with UK codes and practice. The contents will appeal to all those involved with the procurement of new low-rise buildings – from clients and their advisors through to contractors. In particular, Chapter 2 gives all parties a nontechnical overview of the technique including applications, benefits, costs, architectural opportunities, historical development and typical applications examined through real case studies. It also includes a summary of detailed cost modelling showing that tilt-up can be highly competitive in many sectors in the UK. The efficiency of tilt-up results from careful planning and close co-operation between designers and constructors, who should both carefully study Chapter 3.
Chapter 4 describes the design and construction of floor slabs and foundations, and Chapters 5 to 12 provide information on all aspects of the design, construction and erection of tilt-up panels. These chapters are intended for both designers and constructors, to impart a common understanding of their roles. However, Chapter 5 contains considerable detailed technical material on the structural analysis and design of tilt-up panels, mostly of use to the structural engineer. Chapter 13 provides additional information on suppliers of goods and services. Finally, it is worth emphasising that, although this publication deals mainly with on-site tilt-up, much of the material is equally relevant to factory-cast panels, which may prove more suitable for a particular project.