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    Post-tensioning is a technique where tendons or strands are tensioned after the concrete structure has been cast. There are two types: post-tensioning (bonded) where the tendons are bonded to the concrete, and post-tensioning (unbonded) where they are not. Post-tensioning provides advantages over pre-tensioning like longer spans, reduced building height, crack control, and flexibility in design. It also allows for faster construction and incremental stressing over time to control long-term deflection. Components include prestressing strands, ducts, anchorage, wedges, and stressing equipment. Losses occur from wedge set, friction, shrinkage, creep, and relaxation over time

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    Post-tensioning is a technique where tendons or strands are tensioned after the concrete structure has been cast. There are two types: post-tensioning (bonded) where the tendons are bonded to the concrete, and post-tensioning (unbonded) where they are not. Post-tensioning provides advantages over pre-tensioning like longer spans, reduced building height, crack control, and flexibility in design. It also allows for faster construction and incremental stressing over time to control long-term deflection. Components include prestressing strands, ducts, anchorage, wedges, and stressing equipment. Losses occur from wedge set, friction, shrinkage, creep, and relaxation over time

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    Post-tensioning is a technique where tendons or strands are tensioned after the concrete structure has been cast. There are two types: post-tensioning (bonded) where the tendons are bonded to the concrete, and post-tensioning (unbonded) where they are not. Post-tensioning provides advantages over pre-tensioning like longer spans, reduced building height, crack control, and flexibility in design. It also allows for faster construction and incremental stressing over time to control long-term deflection. Components include prestressing strands, ducts, anchorage, wedges, and stressing equipment. Losses occur from wedge set, friction, shrinkage, creep, and relaxation over time

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    Post-tensioning is a technique where tendons or strands are tensioned after the concrete structure has been cast. There are two types: post-tensioning (bonded) where the tendons are bonded to the concrete, and post-tensioning (unbonded) where they are not. Post-tensioning provides advantages over pre-tensioning like longer spans, reduced building height, crack control, and flexibility in design. It also allows for faster construction and incremental stressing over time to control long-term deflection. Components include prestressing strands, ducts, anchorage, wedges, and stressing equipment. Losses occur from wedge set, friction, shrinkage, creep, and relaxation over time

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    PREPARED BY
    AMR M ALI
    ROMANY WAGEEH
    Introduction
    Introduction
    Prestressing Techniques
    Prestressing Techniques

     Pre-Tension

    Tendons are stressed Prior to


    concrete Placement

    Usually at a Precast Plant


    Remote From Construction Site
    Prestressing Techniques

     Pre-Tension
    Prestressing Techniques

     Post-Tension

    Tendons are stressed after


    the concrete has been placed
    and gained a sufficient
    strength

    At the Construction Site


    Prestressing Techniques

     Post-Tension (Unbonded)
    Prestressing Techniques

     Post-Tension (Bonded)
    Advantages of post-tensioning

     Advantages of post-tensioning
    - Long economical Spans, 30% Thinner Slabs.
    - Reduce Building height.
    - Crack control and water-tightness
    - Incremental, Long-term Deflection Can be Controlled
    - Less complex shuttering, Rapid construction.
    -Forms are removed in 3 to 5 days.
    -Flexibility in Columns Layout, Maximum Design flexibility.
    -Savings in Time and Cost.
    Advantages of post-tensioning

     PT & RC Floors Costs.


    Advantages of post-tensioning

     Post-tensioning Cost Breakdown


    Advantages of post-tensioning

     Less deflection and cracks under service loads


    Advantages of post-tensioning
    • Speed in construction:
    1. Initial stressing after 1 day at strength 10 MPa to 15 may be at 7 MPa
    2. Final stressing after 5 days at Fcu more than 22 MPa
    Advantages of post-tensioning
    less slabs thickness is required which resulted in saving of the floor heights
    and loads on the columns and footings….etc
     Application of post-tensioning
    - Low & High rise Buildings.
    - Multi story Car Park.
    - Foundations.
    - Bridges Cast in place & Precast segmental girders.
    -Storage & water tanks.
    Comparison study of RC and PT slabs systems

     Comparison study of RC and PT slabs systems


     The study based on 300 Dh. For one cubic meter of concrete and 2.5
    Dh. For One kilogram of reinforcement including fixing , the price of
    the post tensioning are taken From the actual construction practice in
    Dubai
    Comparison study of RC and PT slabs systems
    Comparison study of RC and PT slabs systems
    Comparison study of RC and PT slabs systems
    Components of Post tension

    - Pre-stressing Strands.
    Tendon
    - Ducts.
    - Anchorage
    - Wedges.

    - Pan Box.
    - Pocket Formers (to create a stressing recess)
    - Steel Chairs
    - Grouting Pipes
    - Stressing equipment (Jack, Hydraulic Pump)
    - Grouting Mixer
    Components of Post tension

    7 -wire strands law relaxation


    Components of Post tension

    Flat and Round Ducts


    Components of Post tension

    Wedge
    Components of Post tension
    Components of Post tension

    Grouting Pipe
    PAN BOX

    POLYSTRENE
    (POCKET FORMER)

    ANCHOR
    Components of Post tension

    CHAIR (115 PROFILE)


    Components of Post tension
    Components of Post tension

    Multi strand Jack


    Components of Post tension

    Grouting Mixer
    Components of Post tension

    Video
    Design criteria
    Losses of Post tension

     Losses of post-tensioning
    A- Short term Losses
    - Wedge Draw-in.
    - Friction Losses.
    Losses of Post tension

     Losses of post-tensioning
    B- Long term Losses
    - Shrinkage of Concrete.

    - Creep of Concrete.
    Losses of Post tension

     Losses of post-tensioning
    B- Long term Losses
    - Relaxation of Tendon.
    Post Tension Over View

    THANK YOU
    FOR YOUR ATTENTION !

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