BLDG.
TECH 4
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
Ar. Carlo Apolinario Lagonsin
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• Prestressed Concrete allows predetermined,
engineering stresses to be placed in members
to counteract stresses that occur when the
unit is subjected to loads.
• This is accomplished by combining the best
properties of two quality materials: high
strength concrete for compression and
high tensile strength steel strands for
tension.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• CONCEPT OF PRE-STRESSED
• REINFORCED CONCRETE
• PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• CONCEPT OF PRE-STRESSED
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REINFORCED
CONCRETE AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
• REINFORCED CONCRETE...
• BEAM SUPPPORTS A LOAD BY DEVELOPING
COMPRESSIVE STRESSES AT THE TOP, BUT SINCE
THE CONCRETE CANNOT RESIST THE TENSION AT
THE BOTTOM, IT CRACKS THERE.
• REINFORCING STEEL ARE PLACED WITHIN THIS
TENSION ZONE TO RESIST THE TENSION AND
CONTROL THE CRACKING.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REINFORCED
CONCRETE AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
• REINFORCED CONCRETE...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REINFORCED
CONCRETE AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
• PRE STRESSED CONCRETE...
• INVOLVES THE APPLICATION OF FORCE OR
FORCES TENDING TO BEND AND COMPRESS A
STRUCTURAL ELEMENT IN ORDER TO
COUNTERACT BENDING FROM LOADING.
• THE FORCED APPLIED IS THE TENSIONING OR
STRETCHING OF THE STEEL COMPONENT WHICH
USUALLY IN THE FORM OF HIGH TENSILE
STRANDS WIRES OR BARS.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
• DIFFERENCE BETWEEN REINFORCED
CONCRETE AND PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
• PRE STRESSED CONCRETE...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
TYPES OF PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
• 1. PRETENSIONING...
• A method in which the tendons are tensioned
before the concrete is placed. In this method, the
concrete is introduced by bond between steel &
concrete .
• 2. POSTTENSIONING...
• A method by tensioning the tendons against
hardened concrete. The tendons are tensioned after
the concrete is placed.
• ... (tendon – is a stretched element used in a
concrete member of structure to impart prestress to
the concrete)
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
TENDON
ANCHORAGE TENDON JACK
BEAM
BEAM WITH STRAIGHT TENDON
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
TENDON
SUPPORT
ANCHORAGE JACK
FORCE BEAM TENDON
BEAM WITH BEND TENDON
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE TENSIONING
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRETENSIONING
The beams or elements are constructed on a stressing
bed and stranded cable is placed between two but-
tresses anchored to a stressing bed which holds the
force in the stretched cables
After stretching the steel with hydraulic jacks,
concrete is placed in forms around the cables and
allowed to harden. When the concrete reaches
sufficient strength, the pre-stress forced is transferred
to the concrete by bond when the steel strand at the
ends of the beam is cut loose from but-tresses.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POSTTENSIONING
Tendons (wire strand or cable) are placed in the forms
at the proper location. These tendons are covered
with a plastic or metal sheathing.
Concrete is then placed in the forms around the ten-
dons and allowed to harden to the required strength
(usually 5 to 7 days).
After the concrete has hardened, the pre-stressing
steel which is separated from the concrete by paper,
plastic or metal sheathing is stressed or stretched by a
hydraulic jack which pushes directly against anchorage
embedded in the hardened concrete.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POSTTENSIONING
The force in the stretched steel is then permanently
transferred to the concrete through the anchorage
devices at the end of the concrete casting.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE STRESSING FORCE TRANSFER
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
Pre-tensioned pre-stressed concrete is
usually fabricated away from the job site
(precast) in a pre-stressing plant,
whereas in
Post-tensioned pre-stressed concrete
the application of stressing forces to the
structure is done at the job-site
(cast-in-place) but can also be precast.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
TENDONS
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE STRESSED BEAM
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
ANCHORAGE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
ANCHORAGE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
ANCHORAGE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PNEUMATIC JACK
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
PRE TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
ANCHOR
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
ANCHORAGE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
ANCHORAGE
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
POST TENSIONING...
GROUTING POST TENSION SYSTEM
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
ADVANTAGES OF PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
• design is more suitable for structures of long span
and those carrying heavy loads principally because of
the higher strengths of materials employed (bridges,
buildings with large column-free spaces).
• If used for building slabs, the greater slenderness of
this concrete, as compared to reinforced concrete,
saves on space requirements, which can result in
additional usable space becoming available, especially
in multi-storied buildings where the space saved in
the construction of each level adds up cumulatively.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
ADVANTAGES OF PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
• They do not crack under working loads, and whatever
cracks may be developed under overloads will be
closed as soon as the load is removed, owing to the
cambering effect of pre-stress.
• For the same span, less depth compared to RC
member.
• Reduction in weight.
• More aesthetic appeal due to slender sections.
• It is cast-in-place solid monolithic construction
completely safe and a better choice for earthquake
structures.
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
DISADVANTAGES OF PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
• Prestressing needs skilled technology. Hence, it is not
as common as reinforced concrete.
• The use of high strength materials is costly.
• There is additional cost in auxiliary equipments.
• There is need for quality control and inspection
PRE STRESSED CONCRETE
SUMMARY
• Efficient use of materials – concrete
maintained in compression and crack
control
• Smaller deflections/thinner members.
• Longer spans
• Corrosion resistance.
• Less material; reduced environmental
impact
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