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INTRODUCTION ON DESIGN OF POST-TENSIONED CONCRETE Presented By: Clyde Ellis, Branch Manager VSL |
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The presentation will focus on the design and construction of post-tensioned (PT) concrete for commercial building applications. The presentation will discuss an introduction to PT concrete, benefits of using PT concrete in lieu of conventional reinforced concrete and the design PT members. Different types of PT tendons, controlling concrete stresses and load balancing as a design tool will also be discussed.
Specific Talking Points: • Basics of PT
• PT design references • Design of unbonded PT vs. bonded PT • PT floor framing systems • Rules of Thumb of PT design About Our Speaker: Clyde Ellis is the Branch Manager for VSL's Washington, D.C. Branch. Ellis has been with VSL 12 years and has worked in many areas involving post-tensioning systems – including new bridge construction, strengthening and repairs, special lifting projects, bridge inspection and building construction. Ellis holds degrees in Architectural Engineering and Civil Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University and Lehigh University, respectively. He is a voting member of PTI DC-35 Prestressed Rock & Soil Anchor Committee and past president of the National Capitol Chapter of ACI. When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Where: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia** 1100 Arch Street, 10th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Click here for directions Featuring a breakfast buffet Time: Registration begins at 7:00 am, Breakfast 7:15 am Cost: DVASE members: FREE, Non-members: $50.00* Reserve by Monday, February 6th - Space is limited! *Invite engineers at your firm to attend! **The Hilton Garden Inn parking lot can be entered from both 11th Street and Arch Street. Parking is $10.00. This $10.00 fee must be paid at the meeting registration desk where you will be given a coupon for the garage. If you have any questions, via e-mail to: bkoroncai@barrpino.com fax @ 215-628-9839, or telephone @ 215-628-9844. |
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