Portal Frame Series : Bracing and Propping

Bracing and propping an important element in tilt up concrete panel construction. it resists wind as well as construction loads. It needs to stay there until the construction process is nearly finish.



The bottom of the props are rigidly bolted to the slab insert




Series of props ready to be connected




Props connected to cast-in inserts , normally 2/3 heights of the panel height.
45' Angle of the props will give the best result of support for the panel.



Construction Managers need to be aware of petty issue such as the props placement. A corner of tilt up panels requires some special arrangement of the props so they do not block each other way.
You can see in this picture , the props are well placed as suggested in the drawing below.








After the panel is erected, in some case, it is required for the worker to cast some concrete to fill up the gap.



a 15 - 20 mm Flexible Sealant fills the gap between the two panels