Post-Tensioned Concrete Suspended Slabs

Post-Tensioned Concrete Suspended Slabs

Introduction

Post-tensioned concrete is increasingly becoming the preferred solution for larger span suspended floor slabs.

Design issues will include shear at column heads, long term shortening effect on columns and shear walls, detailing around voids, secondary reinforcement etc. Participants will have the opportunity to work through an example from The Concrete Society report TR43 and compare the results with commercial software solutions.

Course Content:

• Brief history and overview of construction systems
• Review of The Concrete Society's Handbook TR43
• Worked example of a PT Slab using TR43
• Conceptual design using current software packages
• Q & A.

Speakers:

Professor Stuart Moy

Professor Stuart Moy, BSc, PhD, CEng, FICE, was formerly the director of education in the School of Civil Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton. Professor Moy has nearly 40 years' experience in teaching and research in structures, including testing. His research includes analysis and testing of reinforced concrete slabs and prestressed concrete structures. He has published almost 100 papers, over 60 technical reports and the text book Plastic Methods for Steel and Concrete Structures. Professor Moy was also a founder member of the Centre for Advanced Composites in Construction and was the editor of the Structures and Buildings Journal of the Institution of Civil Engineers 2000-2002.

Huw Jones

Huw Jones, BSc (Hons), was formerly the General Manager of StrongForce. He has extensive experience in concrete frame construction, tall buildings, slipform, jumpform and post-tensioning. Notable projects he has been involved in include Bluewater Shopping Centre - Kent, Royal Bank of Scotland World head quarters - Edinburgh, Heathrow: T5.

Kevin Bennett

Kevin Bennett, BSc, CEng, MICE, is the Sales and Technical Director for Freyssinet in the UK. He is responsible for the company's Civil Engineering and Buildings Divisions including the design of post-tensioned buildings and product development. Mr Bennett has 25 years' experience in the design and construction of post-tensioned buildings and bridges, initially at Mouchel and Partners, then at Structural Systems and now at Freyssinet. Notable projects he has worked on include the Second Severn Crossing, M5 Avonmouth Bridge strengthening, Harding North Sea gravity base, Westfield London Shopping Centre, Romford Hospital, West India Quay's Marriott Hotel and Bridgewater Place residential tower in Leeds. Mr Bennett became Chairman of the Post-Tensioning Association in 2007.