PTI DC20.6-99: Design Fundamentals of Post-Tensioned Concrete Floors

This book presents fundamental design concepts, methodologies, and construction practices of post-tensioned concrete floors, and brings the design concepts to the point of practical application. The presented concepts, practical hints, and detailed comparisons of computer-aided design methods provide a solid base for professional design efforts.

8½ x 11 in. (soft cover)

Published 1999

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Chapter 1: METHODS OF FLOOR SLAB ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Chapter 2: CONSIDERATIONS INTHE DESIGNOFPOST-TENSIONEDFLOOR
SYSTEMS

Chapter 3: DESIGN PROCEDURE USING THE EQUIVALENT FRAMEMETHOD

Chapter 4: DESIGN PROCEDURE USING THE FINITE ELEMENT METHOD

Chapter 5: DESIGN EXAMPLE OF A FLOOR SYSTEM- PROSPERITY SLAB

Chapter 6: CASE STUDIES AND COMMENTS


Glossary of Terms

Abbreviations

Supplemental Material
SELECTED DETAILS
DATA SHEETS
SELECTED ILLUSTRATIONS OFPOST-TENSIONING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION