About the author  ⁄ Matt Bell, P.E.

Matt Bell, P.E., is a project manager and structural engineer at LJB and is on the TCA Board of Directors. He can be reached at mbell@LJBinc.com. For more, visit www.tilt-up.org.

A completed tilt-up structure relies upon connections to the roof and floor diaphragms to transfer lateral loads to a lateral force-resisting system, such as shear walls or bracing. During construction, however, temporary wall bracing is needed to resist lateral forces. The most significant lateral force that most panels will experience is wind loading.

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