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Post Tension Slab Design and Construction

The document discusses post-tension slabs, including: 1) The main concept of post-tensioning (PT) and how it has evolved with building code upgrades. 2) How to design PT slabs using ADAPT software, including opening the program, designing, checking stresses and deflections, and reinforcing according to building codes. 3) The shop drawing process, including detailing cables, distances, lengths, and chairs.

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Post Tension Slab Design and Construction

The document discusses post-tension slabs, including: 1) The main concept of post-tensioning (PT) and how it has evolved with building code upgrades. 2) How to design PT slabs using ADAPT software, including opening the program, designing, checking stresses and deflections, and reinforcing according to building codes. 3) The shop drawing process, including detailing cables, distances, lengths, and chairs.

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The Post Tension Slabs

-[Link] Mostafa.
-Post Tension engineer at CSS (Concrete Stressing
Systems)
Content
• Main concept of PT.
• ADAPT (Design software).
• Shop drawing.
• Q.S.
• Site working.
• Stressing and grouting.
Main Concept of PT.
Note: this values changes according to
the upgrades of the codes. Check it
ADAPT (Design software).

• ADAPT 2009 VS 2015&2016&more.

• Quick view of how to design.

• Open ADAPT.
Finishing the design
• Check stresses
• Check deflection
• Reinforcement according to the ECP code
Shop Drawing
• Cables and Numbering.
• Distance and Length.
• Chairs.
Q.S
• Chairs
• Length of each cable and no. of strands.
• Live dead, live live.

• Total weight in tons.


• Total length of ducts in meters.
• Total number of casts.
Site working
Stressing
• Force.
• Allowable.
Grouting
• Type.
• Mixing ratio 1ton~350kg cement
• Test
• sequence
References
• [Link] EL Attar notes.
• Egyptian code.
THANK YOU
• For any question and more
information:
-YouTube Channel: Mohammed Moustafa.
-Facebook Group: Post Tension Slabs.
-Mail:mohamed_621996@[Link].
-Mobile:01110590117.

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