Description

This book presents an introductory discussion on the development of post-tensioned slab-on-ground applications,

10 case studies of post-tensioned commercial and industrial floor projects (including a “super-flat” floor, tennis courts, and a storage yard overlay), as well as design and construction recommendations.

35 pages; 8½ x 11 in. (soft cover)

Published 1983

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

2.0 CASE STUDIES

2.1 lnryco, Inc. Plant, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.2 The Roundup Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2.3 Red Fox Machine Shop, New Iberia, Louisiana

2.4 Stokely-VanCamp Distribution Center, Newport, Tennessee

2.5 Lakeside Shopping Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

2.6 Maloney-Gallagher Warehouse, New Orleans, Louisiana

2.7 Hallmark Manufacturing Facility, Leavenworth, Kansas

2.8 Tennis Courts, Fort Worth, Texas

2.9 Marin Square Shopping Center, San Rafael, California

2.10 VSL Storage and Truck Loading Yard Overlay, Houston, Texas

3.0 DESIGN

3.1 General

3.2 Design of Post-Tensioned Type II Slabs

3.3 Design of Type III Slabs

3.3.1 Equivalent Tensile Stress Design

3.3.2 More Precise Analysis of Type III Slabs

4.0 CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Materials

4.1.1 Site and Subgrade

4.1.2 Concrete

4.1.3 Post-Tensioning Materials

4.1.4 Conventional Reinforcement

4.2 Plans and Specifications

4:2.1 General

4.2.2 Special Detailing Notes for Post-Tensioning Materials and Installation

4.2.3 Tolerances

4.3 Installations and Field Procedures

4.3.1 Forming

4.3.2 Membrane

4.3.3 Provision for Post-Tensioning Anchorages

4.3.4 Placing Post-Tensioning Tendons and Conventional Reinforcement

4.3.5 Cover Dimensions When Not Otherwise Indicated on the Plans

4.3.6 Concrete Placement and Curing

4.3.7 Stressing

4.3.8 Inspection

5.0 REFERENCES

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