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  1. moab36

    Tilt-Up Concrete For Expansive Soils

    Yes, I agree, a slotted connection like a Halfen would allow for vertical movement and also resist any deflection of the tilt wall due to the horizontal surcharge of the retained earth coupled with the live loading applied to the floor above.
  2. moab36

    Precast foundation systems

    The International Building Code is probably the most recognized. If you are designing precast concrete it's ACI 318 along with PCI MNL 120.
  3. moab36

    Hollowcore Availability

    Fabcon is a Hollowcore Producer in Allentown, Penn. Check www.pci.org to search a hollowcore supplier in your area.
  4. moab36

    hollowcore production (slipforming or extrusion)

    Both methods are typically the same, except slip forming will use a normal slump concrete and extruded will typically use a dry slump.
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