Abstract: Tilt‐up buildings are a popular type of construction in some parts of the United States for commercial or industrial applications. The 1971 San Fernando, Calif., earthquake caused significant damage to several tilt‐up ...

Abstract: The results of a laboratory load test performed on a particular type of steel sand-jack are presented. A sand-jack is a sand-filled containment frame placed atop falsework to temporarily support abutting concrete bridge-girder ...