Post-tensioning unlocks longer spans, thinner slabs, and more efficient structures than conventional reinforced concrete can achieve, making it a powerful tool in the modern engineer’s repertoire. This program equips structural engineers to design post-tensioned slabs and beams, mastering the tendon profiles, losses, and detailing that make these high-performance structures safe and economical.
As developers demand more efficient, column-free, and slender structures, post-tensioning expertise is a valuable and somewhat specialised skill. This course combines post-tensioning theory with practical design application and introduces emerging trends in software-aided design and durable tendon systems.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Understand post-tensioning principles and systems
- Compare bonded and unbonded systems
- Apply prestressing force and tendon selection
- Design tendon profiles and layouts
- Calculate prestress losses
- Design post-tensioned slabs
- Design post-tensioned beams
- Apply flexural and shear design
- Check serviceability and deflection
- Apply balanced load design methods
- Detail anchorages and end zones
- Consider construction and stressing sequence
- Apply durability and corrosion protection
- Apply relevant post-tensioning codes
- Coordinate post-tensioning with other works
- Apply emerging trends in software-aided PT design
Course Outline
- Module 1: Post-Tensioning Principles & Systems
- Module 2: Bonded vs Unbonded Systems
- Module 3: Prestressing Force & Tendon Selection
- Module 4: Tendon Profile & Layout Design
- Module 5: Prestress Loss Calculation
- Module 6: Post-Tensioned Slab Design
- Module 7: Post-Tensioned Beam Design
- Module 8: Flexural & Shear Design
- Module 9: Serviceability & Deflection Checks
- Module 10: Balanced Load Design Method
- Module 11: Anchorage & End Zone Detailing
- Module 12: Construction & Stressing Sequence
- Module 13: Durability & Corrosion Protection
- Module 14: Post-Tensioning Codes & Standards
- Module 15: Emerging Trends: Software-Aided PT Design & Durable Systems
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for structural engineers and designers who design or wish to design post-tensioned concrete structures. A solid foundation in reinforced concrete design is recommended before attending.
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