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Post-tensioned slabs in high rise buildings: design aspects

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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).

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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. 

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00:16:05
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IStructE

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