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: 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, Beam Offset Modelling, Beam Design Integration Strip for P/A and M/Z Effective Width and the Structural Design of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Beam

• Lesson 2: SLS Stress Criteria for Flat Slab, Column and Middle Design Integration Strip Widths and the Structural Design of Post-Tensioned (PT) Concrete Flat Slab

• Lesson 3: ULS Bending Design

• Lesson 4: ULS Shear Design (Beam and Flat Slab)

• Lesson 5: ULS End Block Design

• Lesson 6: Practical Detailing Requirements

• Lesson 7: Performing Structural Analysis and Design by Computer (Stiffness Method) – Commercial Structural Analysis Software RAPT 6.6.6.0

• Lesson 8: Performing Structural Analysis and Design by Computer (Stiffness Method) – Commercial Structural Analysis Software Adapt Floor Pro 2016.04

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