Advantages of Post Tensioning

Advantages of Post Tensioning

1. Material Saving

  • Reduction in concrete structural element dimensions.
  • Reduction in reinforcement quantities.
  • Reduced dead load, reduced reinforcement and concrete in slabs, columns and foundations.
  • Reduction in total building height.

2. Savings during construction

  • Concrete pour cycle of 6-7 days.
  • Reduction in the number of formwork/shuttering sets.
  • Quick rotation of formwork sets.
  • Earlier removal of formwork.
  • Reduction in concrete, rebar & formwork.
  • Reduction in manpower due to reduction in material.

3. Structural Performance

  • Better water proofing & improved crack control.
  • High deflection limitation due to concrete shrinkage and creep.
  • Improvement of durability and concrete behavior.
  • Increase in free space availability, greater flexibility in floor layouts and more architectural opportunities.