POST-TENSIONED (PT) CONCRETE DESIGN COURSE

Module 1: Introduction to Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Structural Engineering

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• Lesson 1: History and Purpose of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Structural Engineering

• Lesson 2: Concepts of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Structures

 

Module 2: Structural Schematic Design

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• Lesson 1: Structural Vertical Framing Scheme – Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Beam

• Lesson 2: Structural Vertical Framing Scheme – Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Flat Slab

 

Module 3: Equivalent Load

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• Lesson 1: Tendon Strands Configuration and Curvature Requirements

• Lesson 2: Restraint, Tendon Short-Term and Long-Term Losses

• Lesson 3: Equivalent Load

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Module 4: Structural Analysis

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• Lesson 1: Equivalent Load Effects, Primary Effects and Secondary Effects

• Lesson 2: Design Loading Combinations Based on Codes of Practice

• Lesson 3: Structural Analysis of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Beam

• Lesson 4: Structural Analysis of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Flat Slab

• Lesson 5: Vertical Deflection Criteria and Assessment

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Module 5: Structural Design

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• Lesson 1: SLS Stress Criteria for Beams and Flat Slabs

• Lesson 2: Beam and Slab Offset Modelling and Bending Moment Recovery in FE Based Software

• Lesson 3: Beam Design Integration Strip Widths for P/A and M/Z and SLS Stress Design of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Beam

• Lesson 4: Slab Design Integration Strip Widths for P/A and M/Z (Full Tributary or Column Strip and Middle Strip) and SLS Stress Design of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Flat Slab

• Lesson 5: ULS Bending Design

• Lesson 6: ULS Shear Design (Beam and Flat Slab)

• Lesson 7: ULS End Block Design

• Lesson 8: Practical Detailing Requirements

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