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Post-tensioned slabs in high rise buildings: design aspects

Diego Dellatorre gives an overview of design aspects associated with post-tensioned slabs in high rise buildings.

Using real-life project examples, topics covered include:

  • Floor layout
  • Restraints
  • Tendons layout
  • Modeling
  • Concrete grade
  • Design (ULS/SLS)
  • Post-formed holes

This event was organised by the UK Group of fib (The International Federation for Structural Concrete).

Speaker

Diego Dellatorre is Associate Director at WSP. He is responsible for the analysis and design of Post-Tensioned (PT) structures, PT business development and management of final PT design and detailing. 

Additional information

Format:
Video
Video Length:
00:16:05
Publisher:
IStructE

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Concrete Training Video fibUK

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