Post Tensioned Concrete Wall

The materials used to post tension concrete members are ultra high strength steel strands and bars.

Post tensioned concrete wall.

Current design codes ref. Story wall which is constructed by post tensioning precast wall panels across horizontal joints using high strength post tensioning bars that are not bonded to the concrete 2 the post tensioning pt bars are placed inside oversize ducts that are not grouted and they are anchored only at the roof and at the foundation. Sdi is a nationally recognized leader in the repair alteration and strengthening of post tensioned concrete and steel structures. Horizontal applications like beams slabs bridges and foundations typically employ strands.

A residential post tensioned concrete slab will typically be 8 inches thick and use 3000 psi concrete. Our future vision pti envisions a future in which post tensioning is the first choice for reinforcing all structures. Walls columns and other vertical applications usually utilize bars. Post tensioning is a method of reinforcing strengthening concrete or other materials with high strength steel strands or bars typically referred to as tendons.

The strand used for post tensioning and pretensioning concrete is the same and can be used with or without. Post tensioning and pretension prestressing are similar concepts. Post tensioning tendons which are prestressing steel cables inside plastic ducts or sleeves are positioned in the forms before the concrete is placed. In post tension concrete steel strands or cables pass through the concrete member in plastic ducts or sleeves.

Post tensioning is the primary method of prestressing where the tendons are stressed after the masonry has been placed. With 20 years of experience as a post tensioning system supplier and installation contractor sdi has both the technical proficiency and practical know how to perform any repair or retrofit operation. Steel strands used for post tensioning typically have a tensile strength of 270 000 pounds per square inch psi are about 1 2 inch in diameter and are stressed to a force of 33 000 pounds. This method of reinforcing concrete enables a designer to take advantage of the considerable benefits provided by prestressed concrete while retaining the flexibility afforded by the cast in place method of building concrete structures.

Post tensioned concrete is a term heard more and more in the construction industry today. Tendons today are seven high strength steel wires wound together and placed inside a plastic duct. Afterwards once the concrete has gained strength but before the service loads are applied the cables are pulled tight or tensioned and anchored against the outer edges of the concrete. 3 typically address post tensioning of masonry walls laid in running bond.

This tek focuses on the design of concrete masonry walls constructed with vertical post tensioned tendons. The 36 pci journal. Once the concrete has gained strength to 2000 psi typically within the 3 to 10 days recommended by pti the tendons are stressed.