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This book is about post-tensioned concrete floors and how to design them. Post-tensioning is a technique that engineers can use to make the most effective use of the material properties of concrete, which can result in strong, slender and efficient structures. Designing in post-tensioned concrete is not difficult, and can contribute significantly to the economy and the aesthetic qualities of a building. Post-tensioned floors are commonly used in office buildings and car park structures, and are also frequently employed in warehouses and public buildings. However, despite this, most prestressed concrete texts devote comparatively little attention to floors, concentrating instead on beam elements. This book answers the need for a comprehensive treatment of post-tensioned floor design, and provides designers with the information they need to make the most of this versatile construction method.
Post-tensioning is the most versatile form of pre stressing, a technique which enables engineers to make the most effective use of the material properties of concrete, and so to design structural elements which are strong, slender and efficient. Design in post-tensioned concrete is not difficult and, if done properly, can contribute significantly to the economy and the aesthetic qualities of a building. Post-tensioned floors have found widespread use in office buildings and car park structures, and are also frequently employed in warehouses and public buildings. However, in spite of this, most prestressed concrete texts devote comparatively little attention to floors, concentrating instead on beam elements. This book answers the need for a comprehensive treatment of post-tensioned floor design.
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