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Prestressed Concrete
Post-Tensioned
Slab-on-Ground
Construction
Reinforced vs Plain Concrete
Occupancy Loads
Tensi on
on Tensi
Edge Lift Edge Lift
ft = Mc /I or M/Sb
How Prestressing Works
For Slabs-on-Ground
Force
Compression Force
ft = M/Sb – (P/A)
Advantages of Post-Tensioning
• Speed of construction
Applications of Post-Tensioning
Slab-on-Ground Foundations
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
Buildings SOG Bridges R&S Anchors
Foundations Types
Classified by BRAB Report 33
The exposed
subgrade should
be scarified and
recompacted.
Site Preparation
Identify Voids & Recompact
Remove trees,
including the
root system
• Unbonded Strand
• Anchorages
• Accessories
Unbonded P-T Strand
Unbonded strand consists of
three main components:
High Density
• Prestressing Steel Polyethylene
Sheathing
Anchor
2-pc Wedge
Standard System
Fixed End Anchorage
Standard System
Stress End Anchorage
Incorrect Correct
Stressing Anchorage
Tendon Sheathing Repair
• Replace Sheathing
• Tape
• 1 inch Rule
Installation
• Follow approved engineers drawings
• Anchors are placed 6 inches from edge
• Anchors are placed at T/2 or 3” below top of slab
• Anchors are securely attached to edge forms
Installation
• Follow approved engineers drawings
• Anchors are placed 6 inches from edge
• Anchors are placed at T/2 or 3” below top of slab
• Anchors are securely attached to edge forms
Installation
Horizontal transitions
are smooth, clear all
openings by 3 inches
and are straight past
the opening
Installation
Chair Placement
Correct Incorrect
Installation
Drops in Slabs
Plumbing Blockouts
• Deflect tendons to
avoid blockouts
through the slab.
• Maintain minimum of
3” concrete cover
between tendon and
blockout
Plumbing Blockouts
Corner blockouts
can cause
concreting
difficulties. Rebar
solutions can
alleviate the
congestion and
prevent corner
failures
Anchorage Zone Penetrations
• Calibration of Jack/Gauge
• Honeycombs
• Low strength and poor quality concrete
• Plumbing mistakes
Trouble-Shooting
Correct Incorrect
Foundation Maintenance
• Do not alter the drainage pattern of the site
• Provide a minimum of 3%-5% of slope away from
the foundation with the first 5 feet
• Roof drains should not discharge
water at the perimeter of the
foundation
• Traceability of components
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Design Procedures & Code
New in 2005
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