Post Tensioning Advantages

What is prestressing?

What is prestressing?

Post-tensioning is a method of reinforcing (strengthening) concrete or other materials with high-strength steel strands or bars, typically referred to as tendons. In many cases, post tensioning allows construction that would otherwise be impossible due to either site constraints or architectural requirements.

Architectural Advantages

  • Increasing Building Space
  • Column Free Space
  • Removing Hanging Beams
  • Longer Spans
  • Flat Slab
  • Longer Cantilevers
  • Reduced Floor to Floor Heights

Structural Advantages

  • Reducing Construction Materials (Concrete & Reinforcement)
  • Reducing Slab and Beam Depths
  • Crack Free Structures
  • Resistance Against Earthquakes
  • Reducing Building Dead Loads
  • Waterproof Ceilings

Economical Advantages

  • Material Savings
  • Reduced Structural and Finishing Costs
  • Increased Building Longevity and Operation
  • Significant Construction Time Savings
  • Possible Removal of Temporary Ceilings
  • Creation of More Floors in Allowed Height
  • Reduced Repair and Maintenance Costs

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