The Tilt-Up Concrete Association (TCA) – a non-profit international
organization that serves to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the
preferred construction method -- has announced the release of the first Spanish
edition of the The Tilt-Up Construction and Engineering Manual.
The Manual will serve as a comprehensive resource for Spanish-speaking
members of the site cast Tilt-Up industry. According to Jim Baty, technical
director of TCA, many members of the Association had expressed interested in a
resource that was written in Spanish.
“The growing number of Spanish-speaking individuals in our industry makes
the need for materials in their native language pressing,” said Baty.
“Further, the Manual will also be a valuable resource for our members in
Central and South America.”
According to Baty, the Tilt-Up Design and Construction Manual series has long
been considered the primary reference for basic and extended knowledge of “How
to“ tips for Tilt-Up construction. Basic construction practices, advanced
suggestions for success and key elements for safety and performance are just a
few of the key topics covered in this volume.
TCA was founded in 1986 to improve the quality and acceptance of site
cast Tilt-Up construction, a construction method in which concrete wall panels
are cast on-site and tilted into place. Tilt-Up construction is one of the
fastest growing industries in the United States, combining the advantages of
reasonable cost with low maintenance, durability, speed of construction and
minimal capital investment.
The Spanish Tilt-Up Construction and Engineering Manual, 5th Edition
