Description
This publication presents design and construction recommendations for post-tensioned slabs intended for use as a sport court. The usage of this book is intended for designers, contractors, inspectors, and building officials. The book also covers common construction and detailing issues. Chapter highlights include general considerations, design requirements, detailing considerations, construction practices, sample specification provisions, elongation, final effective force, and conversion factor tables.
20 pages; 8½ x 11 in. (soft cover)
Published 2006
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
1.2 SCOPE
2. DESIGN
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
2.3 FINAL EFFECTIVE FORCE PER TENDON
2.4 SLAB/SUB-GRADE FRICTION
2.5 CALCULATING REQUIRED TENDON SPACING
2.5.1 SAMPLE TENDON SPACING CALCULATION
2.6 DESIGNING BASED ON EQUIVALENT FLEXURAL CAPACITY
2.6.1 EXAMPLE
3. DETAILING
3.1 SUB-GRADE PREPARATION
3.2 SLOPE AND DRAINAGE
3.3 DETAILING CONSIDERATIONS
3.4 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
3.5 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING
3.6 TENDON LAYOUT
3.7 FIELD PLACEMENT DRAWING REQUIREMENTS
4. CONSTRUCTION
4.1 GENERAL
4.2 INSTALLATION
4.3 CONCRETE PLACEMENT
4.4 TENDON STRESSING
4.5 TENDON FINISHING
4.6 ENCAPSULATED TENDONS
5. SUMMARY
5.1 GENERAL
5.2 FOR MORE INFORMATION
REFERENCES
APPENDICES
A. ELONGATION AND FINAL EFFECTIVE FORCE
B. USEFUL CONVERSION FACTORS
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