Industry References — Tilt-Up Design

This document catalogs the primary industry standards, associations, manufacturer resources, and training materials relevant to tilt-up panel design details. All resources listed here are either publicly available or available through membership/purchase.

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1. Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA)

Website: https://www.tilt-up.org

The TCA is the primary trade organization for tilt-up construction in the United States and internationally. They publish the authoritative technical resources for tilt-up design and construction.

1.1 TCA Detail Library

• What it is: A comprehensive library of CAD details for tilt-up construction details: panel joints, corners, base conditions, roof anchors, opening details, hardware callouts, and more

• Format: AutoCAD .dwg file

• Access: Free download (no membership required)

• Direct download URL: https://www.tilt-up.org/resources/files/tca-section-and-detail-library-2015-07-08.dwg

• Date of publication: July 2015 (most recently published version as of research in 2026)

• Coverage:

  • Sections through panel edges (chamfer, reveal, joint)

  • Plan-view corner conditions (butt, miter, pilaster)

  • Panel base details (slab isolation joint, haunch)

  • Roof attachment and top-of-wall conditions

  • Hardware anchor details

This is the most useful single file for ConstructiVision’s detail reference library. It establishes what “standard” looks like for tilt-up details in AutoCAD format, which is the same environment ConstructiVision operates in.

1.2 TCA Guide Specification 034700 — Tilt-Up Concrete

• What it is: A master specification in CSI format (Division 03 47 00) covering all aspects of tilt-up concrete construction

• Format: Word .docx / PDF

• Access: Free download from tilt-up.org/resources

• CSI Division: 03 47 00 — Tilt-Up Concrete

• Key sections for ConstructiVision:

  • Section 2.2: Concrete mix design and aggregate

  • Section 2.6: Chamfer strip and reveal strip (materials, sizes, typical)

  • Section 3.3: Panel casting — forming, chamfer strip placement

  • Section 3.8: Panel erection tolerances (references ACI 117)

  • Section 3.9: Joint sealant (references ASTM C920)

• Jurisdiction: This is a guide spec; not a law. EOR and specifications writer adapts it to project requirements.

1.3 TCA Position Papers

• Access: TCA member-gated (membership required)

• Subjects: Seismic performance, fire resistance ratings, above-grade slab construction, cold weather erection

• These typically contain project-specific recommendations beyond the base guide spec

1.4 TCA AEC Daily / Continuing Education Courses

• What it is: Free continuing education (CE) courses for architects and engineers, accredited by AIA/AISC

• Access: Via AEC Daily at aecdaily.com — search “tilt-up”

• TCA Tilt-Up Academy: Series of online courses covering fundamentals through advanced topics

• Useful for understanding design intent and industry consensus behind standard details

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2. Dayton Superior

Website: https://www.daytonsuperior.com

Dayton Superior is a major supplier of concrete forming accessories, tilt-up hardware, and post-installed anchors. Their Tilt-Werks product line is the most widely used brand of tilt-up forming and connection hardware in the U.S.

2.1 Tilt-Werks Product Line

• What it is: A complete system of tilt-up forming and connection products

• Access: Product catalog available at daytonsuperior.com → Tilt-Up Concrete

• Key products for ConstructiVision documentation:

Product	Description	Catalog Reference
Chamfer strip — 3/4”	EPS foam chamfer strip, standard	Tilt-Werks forming accessories
Chamfer strip — 1”	EPS foam chamfer strip, architectural	Tilt-Werks forming accessories
Reveal strip	Horizontal/vertical reveal strips, multiple profiles	Tilt-Werks forming accessories
Tilt-Up Lifting Inserts	Ferrule-and-plate lifting hardware, multiple lifting angles	Tilt-Werks lift hardware
Weld Plate Assemblies	Embedded plates for panel-to-panel and panel-to-steel connections	Tilt-Werks connections
Hairpin Anchors	Bent-bar anchors for structural connections at corners	Tilt-Werks connections

2.2 Tilt-Werks Design Software

• What it is: Free design tool for calculating tilt-up panel lift hardware loads, panel weight, and pick point locations

• Access: daytonsuperior.com — search “Tilt-Werks Design Software” or contact Dayton Superior rep

• Utility: Confirms lift insert count and location; validates panel weight calculations

• Note (2026): As of the last research date, the software is available as a Windows desktop application

2.3 Dayton Superior Technical Support

• Phone and email tech support for hardware selection and load calculations

• Dayton Superior field representatives can provide project-specific detailing assistance at no charge when their products are specified

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3. Meadow Burke

Website: https://www.meadowburke.com
(Meadow Burke is a division of Helifix / parent of several precast hardware brands)

Meadow Burke is the second major supplier of tilt-up hardware, closely competitive with Dayton Superior. Their MB-series products are widely used as substitutes.

• MB Tilt-Up Lineup: Chamfer strip, lift inserts, edge form accessories, weld plates

• Technical catalog: Available at meadowburke.com

• ConstructiVision specifications should call products generically (e.g., “chamfer strip, 3/4” × 3/4” × 45°, EPS foam OR as approved”) to allow contractor substitution between Dayton Superior and Meadow Burke

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4. American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Website: https://www.concrete.org

ACI publishes the governing design standards for concrete construction in the United States.

4.1 ACI 551.1R — Guide to Tilt-Up Concrete Construction

• What it is: The primary ACI guide document for tilt-up design; covers structural design, forming, lifting, bracing, and connections

• Access: Purchase from concrete.org; ACI membership provides discounted access

• Key sections for ConstructiVision:

  • Chapter 4: Panel proportioning (thickness, height-to-thickness ratio)

  • Chapter 5: Concrete mix and finish

  • Chapter 6: Lifting design and hardware

  • Chapter 7: Panel connections (corner, top-of-wall, header)

  • Appendix A: Sample design calculations

4.2 ACI 117-10 — Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials

• What it is: The governing standard for dimensional tolerances in concrete construction, including precast/tilt-up erection tolerances

• Access: Purchase from concrete.org

• Key sections:

  • Section 4.4: Precast concrete erection tolerances

    • Panel position: ±3/8” from plan location

    • Plumb: 1/4” per 10 ft of height, maximum 3/4”

    • Joint width variation: ±1/4” from specified width

    • Top elevation: ±1/2”

  • Section 4.2: Formed horizontal surface tolerances (applicable to casting bed flatness)

4.3 ACI 318-19 — Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

• What it is: The structural design code for all concrete members, including tilt-up panels

• Relevant chapters:

  • Chapter 11: Shear walls (panels as shear walls)

  • Chapter 16: Connections (embedded hardware design)

  • Chapter 26: Construction documentation requirements

• Access: Purchase from concrete.org

4.4 ACI 224.3R — Joints in Concrete Construction

• What it is: Guide document (not a code) for concrete joint design and selection

• Key content: When to use expansion joints, contraction joints, and isolation joints; joint widths and spacing for different conditions

• Access: Purchase from concrete.org

4.5 ACI 546R — Guide for the Repair of Concrete

• Relevant when existing tilt-up panels need joint repair or sealant replacement

• Covers substrate preparation, material selection, and repair procedures

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5. ASTM International

Website: https://www.astm.org

ASTM standards are referenced extensively in tilt-up specifications. Key standards:

5.1 ASTM C920 — Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants

• The governing sealant standard for all tilt-up joint sealants

• Download: astm.org (purchase); referenced in most spec sections at no cost for compliance summary

• Key classifications: Type S/M, Grade NS/P, Class 12.5/25/35/50, Use NT/T/I/M/G/A/O

• See sealant-specifications.md for full classification explanation

5.2 ASTM C1330 — Standard Specification for Cylindrical Sealant Backing

• Governs backer rod materials: closed-cell polyethylene vs. open-cell polyurethane vs. bicellular

• Specifies that closed-cell backer rod must not outgas (which can cause sealant bubbling in hot weather)

• Most major closed-cell PE backer rod products are ASTM C1330 Type C (closed-cell, non-outgassing)

5.3 ASTM C1193 — Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants

• Application guide (not a specification) — describes proper surface prep, backer rod installation, tooling

• Cross-referenced by TCA Guide Spec 034700 Section 3.9

5.4 ASTM C1472 — Guide for Calculating Movement and Other Effects When Establishing Sealant Joint Width

• Provides the calculation methodology for determining required joint width from thermal movement data

• Contains climate data tables (temperature ranges by U.S. zone)

• The formulas in expansion-joints.md §3 are derived from this standard

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6. ASCE / SEI

6.1 ASCE 7 — Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings

• ASCE 7-22 is the current edition (as of 2026)

• Chapter 12: Seismic design requirements for buildings

  • Section 12.11: Walls and connections to diaphragms — directly applies to tilt-up panel-to-roof connections

  • Section 12.14: Simplified design procedure

• Chapter 26-31: Wind load requirements

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7. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

• AISC 360 — Specification for Structural Steel Buildings: applies to embedded weld plates and connection hardware

• AISC Steel Construction Manual: connection design tables used by engineers sizing corner weld plate assemblies

• Most embedded hardware suppliers (Dayton Superior, Meadow Burke) provide their own tabulated design loads to avoid requiring full AISC calculation for standard conditions

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8. Access Summary — Free vs. Purchased Resources

Resource	Free?	Where to Get
TCA Detail Library (.dwg)	✅ Free	tilt-up.org/resources
TCA Guide Spec 034700	✅ Free	tilt-up.org/resources
TCA Position Papers	❌ Membership	tilt-up.org/membership
ACI 551.1R	❌ Purchase	concrete.org
ACI 117-10	❌ Purchase	concrete.org
ACI 318-19	❌ Purchase	concrete.org
ASTM C920	❌ Purchase	astm.org
ASTM C1472	❌ Purchase	astm.org
Dayton Superior Tilt-Werks catalog	✅ Free	daytonsuperior.com
Dayton Superior Tilt-Werks Design Software	✅ Free	daytonsuperior.com
Meadow Burke MB tilt-up catalog	✅ Free	meadowburke.com

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9. Citation Format for ConstructiVision Documents

When ConstructiVision generates notes or specifications that reference standards, use these forms:

ACI 117-10 §4.4
ACI 318-19 Ch. 16
ACI 551.1R-05
ASTM C920 Type M, Grade NS, Class 25 NT
ASTM C1330 Type C
ASCE 7-22 §12.11
TCA Guide Specification 034700 §3.9

Never quote page numbers from standards in generated documents — page numbers change between editions and are not a stable citation.

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Research conducted March 2026. TCA, Dayton Superior, ACI, ASTM, and ASCE websites consulted. Some documents (ACI 551.1R, ASTM C920) require purchase or membership for full content access; summaries above are based on publicly available excerpts, TCA free specification, and industry practice.