The use of pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete structures reduces the time of construction and provides quality assured members. It also reduces the building weight, which reduces the lateral loads caused by earthquakes. The efficiency of design depends on the understanding by engineers of the pre-stressing concept as applied to the common concrete elements. Producing design drawings and construction inspection needs additional skills which are also discussed in the seminar. This course introduces different techniques used in the pre-stressing process and demonstrates the effect of the pre-stressing force on members. The design procedures of different members such as beams and slabs are presented. The course also covers practical examples relating to the use of post-tensioning members. Theoretical concepts and practical methods to design, create structural drawings, and inspect the structural members are discussed. A thorough understanding of the course material is ensured by including several design examples and solving them in design workshops.
To explain the pre-stressing and post-tensioning processes, provide relevant design concepts for the pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete elements, discuss the creation of structural drawings, checking shop drawings, and explain important inspection practices during construction.
Civil engineers, structural engineers, designers, consulting architects, consulting engineers, construction engineers, fabricators, and manufacturers of structural systems, municipal building officials, and field reviewers.