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PRESTRESSED CONCRETE FOR EACH

STRUCTURES

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Prestressed Concrete
 Pre-stressed concrete is a
form of concrete where
initial compression is given
in the concrete before
applying the external load
so that stress from external
loads are counteracted in
the desired way during the
service period. This initial
compression is introduced by
high strength steel wire or
alloys (called ‘tendon’)
located in the concrete
section.

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TYPES OF PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE

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Pre-tensioned Concrete
 In this method, wires or
tendons are tensioned at
first and concrete is poured
later. It creates a good
bondage between the tendon
and concrete. As a result,
the tendons are protected
from corrosion and tensions
are transferred directly.
Tendons are anchored and
stretched and the stress is
transferred to the concrete
when it is hard. Then the
tendon tries to get back to
the original length, but
resisted by the bond between
the concrete hence it
induces compressive force in
it.

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Where is pre-tensioned
concrete used?

 It is now commonly used

for floor beams, piles
and railways sleepers, as
well as structures such
as bridges, water tanks,
roofs and runways.
Generally, prestressed
concrete is not necessary
for columns and walls,
however, it can be used
economically for tall
columns and high
retaining walls with high
bending stresses.

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Bonded Post-tensioned
Concrete
 Similar to pre-stressing but
here concrete is poured first
then tendons are tensioned.
Tendons are placed at suitable
places in the member and then
casting is done. After the
concrete becomes hard, the
tendons are tensioned by
hydraulic jacks against the
concrete. When the tendons have
tensioned sufficiently,
according to design, they are
fixed in position. After the
jacks are removed, tension
remains and it transfers
pressure to the concrete.

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Where is bonded post-

tensioned concrete used?

 This method is widely

used in building
monolithic slabs for mega
house construction
projects where expansive
soil sometimes creates
problems. Moreover, post-
tensioned concrete is
also used in bridges.

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Unbonded Post-tensioned
Concrete
 It is little different from bonded
post-tensioned concrete. It allows
freedom to move the cables. For
this, each tendon is coated with
grease and covered by plastic.
Stress transfer to the concrete is
achieved by the cables through
anchors. There are some advantages
to this like-
a) The ability to distress tendons
before trying to repair work.
b) The ability to individually
adjust cables
Also, there are some disadvantages
like if damaged, one or more than
cable can be distress itself and
burst out of the slab. 

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Where is unbonded post-

tensioned concrete used?

 Post-tensioning now is
used extensively
in bridges, elevated
slabs (parking structures
and residential or
commercial buildings),
residential foundations,
walls, and columns.

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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
AND BUILDING CODE

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Why Project specifications important?

• With the construction industry undergoing a digital revolution, specification has become more critical than
ever, with specification documentation serving as the backbone of your entire digital project.

What is Project Specification?

• A detailed description of the dimensions, construction, workmanship, materials etc., of work

done or to be done, prepared by an architect, engineer etc.

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What purpose do specifications serve?

• In the commercial construction industry, a specifier, architect or engineer develops one or more specification
section for each product, or a small collection of products, used on a project.
• This specification is used for design team coordination, bidding, contracting, aquiring, and installing, product
commissioning and project administration.
• As and integral part of a construction contract, specifications are read and interpreted by contractors and
subcontractors in order to provide the specified quality of product.
• The specification provides clear instructions on project intent, performance and construction.ctors
• It eliminates the need for information overload on the drawing or model, making identifying information
easier. tions
• A specification can support project costing, not only the materials and products but the performance and
workmanship.
• It can reference the quality and standards which should be applied.materials
• Along with the drawings, the specification forms part of the contractual documents, helping minimise
project risk and providing support should there be any legal disputes.the

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• IN SUMMARRY

• Specifications are an important part of the design of a building.

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BUILDING CODES

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Building Code Act

• A designer is obliged to provide as much information as possible to ensure the building's construction
conforms to the Building Code.

• Section 1.1 of the BCA states;

• It is the role of the designer, if the designers are to be submitted in support of an application for a permit
under this Act,
• To provide designs which are in accordance with this act and the building code
• To provide documentation that is sufficiently detailed to permit the design to be assessed for compliance
with this act and the building code
• To allow a builder to carry out the work in accordance with the design, this act and the building code

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Summary

• Building codes address many of a society’s most important concerns, including public health and safety, and
environmental protection. Because they are developed by a democratic and deliberative process that applies
improvements incrementally, the building codes also address cost efficiency and investment value. In large
part, building codes establish a building’s quality, safety and energy performance for years to come, because
initial design and construction decisions determine operational and maintenance costs for the life of the
building.

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