Post-Tension Slabs: Analysis, Design & Construction
This online engineering PDH course provides basic information on the analysis, design, and construction of post-tension slabs.
Civil engineers are increasingly tasked with finding efficient solutions to construction projects. Post tension slabs offer an ideal solution for a variety of applications, offering enhanced durability, strength, and flexibility. In this article, we will discuss the major benefits of post tension slabs, including their increased safety, design versatility and cost-effectiveness. We will also explore some of the considerations that should be taken into account before selecting post tension slabs as the suitable option for a construction project.
Post tension concrete slabs are a type of prestressed concrete, wherein high-strength steel cables or wires are used to apply tension to the concrete slab. This prestressing force helps to counteract the forces of compression that would otherwise act on the concrete. Post tension slabs are typically used in the construction of bridges, parking structures, high-rise buildings and other structures where enhanced durability and strength are required.
This 2 PDH online course is applicable to civil and structural engineers as well as others who are interested in understanding the analysis, design and construction of post-tension slabs.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Familiarizing with the main components of post tensioning
- Familiarizing with the advantages and disadvantages of post tension slabs
- Learning about post tension slab construction procedure
- Understanding how to calculate stresses in simple beams
- Learning about flexural and shear strength
- Learning how to calculate pre-stresses losses
- Understanding stress distribution according to tendon arrangement
- Gaining a general overview on the major differences between normal and post-tension slabs
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