Recommendations for the design of flat slabs in post tension concrete using unbonded and bonded tendons

Recommendations for the design of flat slabs in post tension concrete using unbonded and bonded tendons
Author: FIB – International Federation for Structural Concrete
Publisher: FIB - International Federation for Structural Concrete
Total Pages: 24
Release: 1980-05-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0721011748

These recommendations present a guide to the design of two-way spanning, post-tensioned concrete flat slabs using unbonded or bonded tendons. Recommendations purely related to the use of unbonded tendons are clearly marked. These recommendations are intended only for the design of post-tensioned flat slabs in buildings and do not include the use in bridges. Post-tensioned concrete construction can be defined as unbonded or bonded, depending on whether the tendon ducts are filled with a cement grout (in order to provide a bonded structure) or whether the tendons are suitably coated and wrapped or greased and plastic covered (unbonded). While in a number of countries, (e.g., United States and Canada) economic and construction considerations have resulted in the selection of unbonded tendons, in other countries the use of the traditional bonded tendons is favoured, (e.g., Australia). Some of the advantages claimed for the use of unbonded tendons can be summarized as follows: Extremely low friction values, tendons are fully protected against corrosion during construction, maximum possible tendon drape due to the small diameter of the tendon; this is of major importance in slender structures such as flat plates, simple and fast placement of the tendons, avoidance of grouting operations. When tendons are grouted after stressing the claimed advantages are particularly that the bond between the concrete structure and the tendons increases the ultimate strength and less reliance is placed on the long-term adequacy of the anchorage.

Practical construction

Practical construction
Author: FIB – International Federation for Structural Concrete
Publisher: FIB - International Federation for Structural Concrete
Total Pages: 53
Release: 1975-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0721010180

Ground Anchors and Anchored Structures

Ground Anchors and Anchored Structures
Author: Petros P. Xanthakos
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 708
Release: 1991-09-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471525202

Treating anchorages as a direct application of the laws of statics and the theories governing the transfer of load, this book focuses on designs that are safe and reasonably priced. It is divided into two parts. Following a general introduction in the first chapter, Part One goes on to explore anchor systems, components, installation and construction details. Presents special anchor systems such as extractable, compression-type, multibell, and regroutable anchors. Analyzes the transfer of load and its relation to failure modes and anchor load capacity; deals with design considerations; covers mechanisms and types of corrosion; and details anchor stressing, testing programs, and evaluation standards. Part Two considers uses and applications and design aspects of anchored structures; presents design examples of practical value and reasonable simplicity; and incorporates examples and case histories.