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    This document discusses pre-tensioning and post-tensioning systems for prestressing concrete. In pre-tensioning, tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed and the prestress is transferred after hardening. This method is preferred for small, transportable elements and uses bonding between steel and concrete. Post-tensioning tensions tendons after concrete hardening using anchoring devices. Both methods use cement, concrete, and high-tensile steel or strands, with pre-tensioning producing elements in molds and post-tensioning allowing for longer spans and thinner structures.

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    This document discusses pre-tensioning and post-tensioning systems for prestressing concrete. In pre-tensioning, tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed and the prestress is transferred after hardening. This method is preferred for small, transportable elements and uses bonding between steel and concrete. Post-tensioning tensions tendons after concrete hardening using anchoring devices. Both methods use cement, concrete, and high-tensile steel or strands, with pre-tensioning producing elements in molds and post-tensioning allowing for longer spans and thinner structures.

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    This document discusses pre-tensioning and post-tensioning systems for prestressing concrete. In pre-tensioning, tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed and the prestress is transferred after hardening. This method is preferred for small, transportable elements and uses bonding between steel and concrete. Post-tensioning tensions tendons after concrete hardening using anchoring devices. Both methods use cement, concrete, and high-tensile steel or strands, with pre-tensioning producing elements in molds and post-tensioning allowing for longer spans and thinner structures.

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    This document discusses pre-tensioning and post-tensioning systems for prestressing concrete. In pre-tensioning, tendons are tensioned before concrete is placed and the prestress is transferred after hardening. This method is preferred for small, transportable elements and uses bonding between steel and concrete. Post-tensioning tensions tendons after concrete hardening using anchoring devices. Both methods use cement, concrete, and high-tensile steel or strands, with pre-tensioning producing elements in molds and post-tensioning allowing for longer spans and thinner structures.

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    Pre tensioning Systems .

    Pre-Tensioning
    In which the tendons are tensioned before the concrete is placed, tendons are temporarily
    In this method, the concrete is pre stressed with tendons before it is placing in position. This anchored and tensioned and the pre stress is transferred to the concrete after it is hardened.
    method is developed due to bonding between the concrete and steel tendons. Pre tensioning is 1) In this method, the concrete is prestressed with tendons before it is placing in position.
    preferred when the structural element is small and easy to transport. In this method, similar pre 2) This method is developed due to bonding between the concrete and steel tendons.
    stressed members are prepared. Pre-tensioning members are produced in mould. 3) Pre tensioning is preferred when the structural element is small and easy to transport.
    4) In this method, similar prestressed members are prepared.
    Post tensioning Systems 5) Pre-tensioning members are produced in mould.

    Pre stressing systems have developed over the years and various companies have patented their
    products. Detailed information of the systems is given in the product catalogues and brochures Advantages of Pre Tensioning:
    published by companies. There are general guidelines of pre stressing in Section 12 of IS 1343:
    1980. The information given in this section is introductory in nature, with emphasis on the basic The relative advantages of pre-tensioning as compared to post-tensioning are as follows:
    concepts of the systems. The pre stressing systems and devices are described for the two types of
    pre stressing, pre-tensioning and post-tensioning, separately. This section covers post-tensioning Pre-tensioning is suitable for precast members produced in bulk.
    in IS:1343-1980 codebook Section 1.3, “Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices”, covers pretensioning. In pre-tensioning large anchorage device is not present.

    Materials Used Disadvantages of Pre Tensioning:

    The following materials are used in the pre tensioning and post tensioning systems of a concrete: The relative disadvantages are as follows:

    Cement A pre stressing bed is required for the pre-tensioning operation.


    Concrete There is a waiting period in the pre stressing bed, before the concrete attains sufficient strength.
    Steel There should be good bond between concrete and steel over the transmission length

    Cement: Post-Tensioning
    Mainly the four types of cements are used in a concrete In which the tendon is tensioned after concrete has hardened. Tendons are placed in sheathing at
    suitable places in the member before casting and later after hardening of concrete.
    Ordinary Portland cement 1) In this method pre stressing is done after the concrete attains sufficient strength.
    Portland slag cement 2) This method is developed due to bearing.
    Rapid hardening Portland cement
    High strength Ordinary Portland cement
    Minimum cement content of 300kg/m is prescribed for the durability requirement. Advantages of Post Tensioning:
    Longer clear spans
    Concrete: Thinner slabs
    Lesser floor to floor height
    Shorter building height
    In pre and post tensioning concrete members, the concrete should be high strength concrete Lesser weight
    which has high compressive strength comparatively higher tensile strength than ordinary Improved seismic performance
    concrete. The concrete is material should be compose of gravels or crushed stones ,sand ,cement. Faster construction cycle
    The concrete for the members shall be air-entrained concrete composed of Portland cement, fine
    and coarse aggregates, admixtures and water. The air-entraining feature may be obtained by the Disadvantages of Post Tensioning:
    use of either air-entraining Portland cement or an approved air-entraining admixture. The The relative disadvantage of post tensioning as compared to pre tensioning is the
    entrained air content shall be not less than 4 percent or more than 6 percent. The water content requirement of anchorage device and grouting equipment.
    should be as low as possible.
    The minimum grade of concrete for pre tensioned members: M40 Conclusion
    The minimum grade of concrete for post tensioned members: M30
    Among the types of concrete’s such as generally normal concrete, reinforced cement concrete,
    Steel: prestressed concrete is the best concrete for obtaining much strength in the major constructions
    of a structure and also for getting more life span of a structure.
    High tensile steel , tendons , strands or cables
    Tendon: A stretched element used in a concrete member of structure to impart pre and post
    tensile members to the concrete.
    Strands: A few wires are spun together in a helical form to form a pre stressing strand. The References
    different types of strands are as follows. 1) Two-wire strand: Two wires are spun together to [1] http://www.dailycivil.com/difference-pre-tensioning-post-tensioning/
    [2] http://ebooks.bharathuniv.ac.in/gdlc3/ThirdYear/SecondSem/Civil/Prestressed%20Concrete%20S
    form the strand. tructures/Notes/Prestressing%20Steel.pdf
    Two wire strand: Two wires are spun together to form a helical shape of a strand.
    Three wire strand: Three wires are spun together to form a helical shape of a strand.
    Seven-wire strand: In this type of strand, six wires are spun around a central wire. The
    central wire is larger than the other wires.

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