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    The document discusses the principles and applications of prestressing concrete. It describes how prestressing uses tensioned steel strands to put concrete into compression before application of service loads. This prevents cracking and allows for longer spans or thinner structures. Prestressing can be achieved through pre-tensioning, where strands are tensioned before concrete is poured, or post-tensioning, where strands inside ducts are tensioned after concrete cures. Common applications include bridges, buildings, tanks, and other structures.

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    The document discusses the principles and applications of prestressing concrete. It describes how prestressing uses tensioned steel strands to put concrete into compression before application of service loads. This prevents cracking and allows for longer spans or thinner structures. Prestressing can be achieved through pre-tensioning, where strands are tensioned before concrete is poured, or post-tensioning, where strands inside ducts are tensioned after concrete cures. Common applications include bridges, buildings, tanks, and other structures.

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    The document discusses the principles and applications of prestressing concrete. It describes how prestressing uses tensioned steel strands to put concrete into compression before application of service loads. This prevents cracking and allows for longer spans or thinner structures. Prestressing can be achieved through pre-tensioning, where strands are tensioned before concrete is poured, or post-tensioning, where strands inside ducts are tensioned after concrete cures. Common applications include bridges, buildings, tanks, and other structures.

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    The document discusses the principles and applications of prestressing concrete. It describes how prestressing uses tensioned steel strands to put concrete into compression before application of service loads. This prevents cracking and allows for longer spans or thinner structures. Prestressing can be achieved through pre-tensioning, where strands are tensioned before concrete is poured, or post-tensioning, where strands inside ducts are tensioned after concrete cures. Common applications include bridges, buildings, tanks, and other structures.

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    PRINCIPLES OF PRESTRESSING

    1. Example of prestressing 4. Steel reinforcement

    2. Plain concrete beam 5.Cracks near supports- shear forces

    3. Cracks/Fails due to tensile stress 6. Prestressed beam – best


    solution
    PRINCIPLES OF PRESTRESSING
    PRINCIPLES OF PRE- TENSIONING
    PRINCIPLES OF POST TENSIONING
    APPLICATION OF PRESTRESSING
    FOR CONSTRUCTION OF :

     BRIDGES
     FLYOVERS
    INDUSTRIAL STRUCTURES (Cement silos, Digesters etc.)
     WATER TANKS
     NUCLEAR REACTORS
    BUILDINGS & FACTORIES (Post tensioned slabs and/or beams)
    ADVANATAGES & BENEFITS OF PRESTRESSING:
    Post-tensioned concrete is a very efficient and cost-effective
    structural system that has become especially important with the
    escalation of steel prices. The other key advantages include:
             Longer spans/reduced structural depth
             Lighter structure weight
             Deflection & vibration control
             Crack control
             Functional flexibility
             Cost Saving

    APPLICATIONS OF PRESTRESSING:
    PT is used for a wide range of applications including bridges,
    flyovers, office buildings, hotels, parking structures, shopping
    malls, ground anchors, storage tanks, barriers, nuclear
    containment structures, stadiums, silos and cable stays.
    TYPES OF PRESTRESSING

    PRE-TENSIONING – Stressing is done before concreting

    POST-TENSIONING – Stressing is done after concreting


    POST-TENSIONING:

     Concrete is placed around sheaths/ducts containing unstressed


    tendons (HTS strands).
     Load is applied after concrete attains required strength.
     The stressed tendons are locked off by anchor grips.
     Force is directly transmitted to the concrete and conventional
    formwork is used.
     After stressing, grout mixture is pumped into the duct/
    sheathing in bonded system (mostly used in India).
    PRE-TENSIONING:

     Concrete is placed around previously stressed LRPC/HTS


    strands or wires (tendons).

     Ducts or sheathing are not required in this method.

     Principally used for pre-cast concrete, where the forces can be


    restrained by fixed abutments.

     Once concrete hardens, it grips the stressed strands/wires.

     When concrete attains sufficient strength, the tendons are


    released from the abutments.
    TYPES OF POST TENSIONING SYSTEMS
    BONDED SYSTEM:
     Grout (mixture of cement and water) is
    pumped into the duct.
     Provides a continuous bond between strand
    and the duct.
     Increases protection against corrosion.

    UNBONDED SYSTEM:
     The tendon is not grouted and remains free
    to move independently of the concrete.
     Tendons used are typically coated in grease
    within a protective cover (HDPE).
    PRESTRESSING PRODUCTS.
    Flat anchorage & sheathing
    for buildings

    LRPC strand and Sheathing pipes


    LRPC Strands

    Anchorage & sheathing for


    bridges/flyovers etc.

    Hydraulic pumps and multipull jacks


    PRESTRESSING PRODUCTS.

    Round Sheathing Pipes

    Flat Sheathing Pipes

    Grout Pump
    Grout Agitator
    Profiling of duct in a box girder
    Strands inserted in ducts
    Strands inserted in ducts of a box girder – before stressing
    Stressing operation –
    in situ construction
    Stressing a cable having
    19 strands with multipull
    jack
    LRPC strands in use for construction of
    post-tensioned slab in a building
    POST – TENSIONING IN PROGRESS
    THANK YOU

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