Prestressed concrete

About: Prestressed concrete is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 10349 publications have been published within this topic receiving 90145 citations. The topic is also known as: PSC.

Concise eurocode for the design of concrete buildings. based on bsi publication dd env 1992-1-1: 1992. eurocode 2: design of concrete structures. part 1: general rules and rules for buildings

Abstract: This document contains only that material from Eurocode 2 (EC2) necessary for the design of everyday reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. Other material not in EC2, including bending moment coefficients for beams and slabs and design charts are included in an appendix, so that designers have all the information they would expect to find in a British code. Recommendations are given for concrete cover and durability, and designs for the ultimate limit state in bending and axial load, shear resistance, and torsion is examined. The control of cracking and deflection is discussed. The guidance on prestressed concrete design is limited to structures in normal weight concrete where prestress is by fully bonded tendons. Advice is given on the required numbers of tendons, the prestressing force and the limit states. Anchorages and anchorage zones are considered.

"building code requirements for structural concrete (aci 318-11) and commentary"

Abstract: The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete” (“Code”) covers the materials, design, and construction of structural concrete used in buildings and where applicable in nonbuilding structures. The Code also covers the strength evaluation of existing concrete structures. Among the subjects covered are: contract documents; inspection; materials; durability requirements; concrete quality, mixing, and placing; formwork; embedded pipes; construction joints; reinforcement details; analysis and design; strength and serviceability; flexural and axial loads; shear and torsion; development and splices of reinforcement; slab systems; walls; footings; precast concrete; composite flexural members; prestressed concrete; shells and folded plate members; strength evaluation of existing structures; provisions for seismic design; structural plain concrete; strut-and-tie modeling in Appendix A; alternative design provisions in Appendix B; alternative load and strength reduction factors in Appendix C; and anchoring to concrete in Appendix D. The quality and testing of materials used in construction are covered by reference to the appropriate ASTM standard specifications. Welding of reinforcement is covered by reference to the appropriate American Welding Society (AWS) standard. Uses of the Code include adoption by reference in general building codes, and earlier editions have been widely used in this manner. The Code is written in a format that allows such reference without change to its language. Therefore, background details or suggestions for carrying out the requirements or intent of the Code portion cannot be included. The Commentary is provided for this purpose. Some of the considerations of the committee in developing the Code portion are discussed within the Commentary, with emphasis given to the explanation of new or revised provisions. Much of the research data referenced in preparing the Code is cited for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. Other documents that provide suggestions for carrying out the requirements of the Code are also cited.

Design of Concrete Structures

Abstract: Introduction: Materials. Flexural Analysis and Design of Beams. Bond. Anchorage. and Development Length. Serviceability. Analysis and Design of Torsion. Short Columns. Slender Columns. Design of Reinforcement at Joints. Analysis of Interminate Beams and Frames. Edge-Supported Slabs. Two-Way Column-Supported Slabs. Yield Analysis for Slabs. Strip Method for Slabs. Slabs in Grade. Composite Construction. Footings and Foundations. Retaining Walls. Concrete Building Systems. Prestressed Concrete. Bridges. Appendices: A: Design Aids. B: SI Conversion.

Corrosion of Steel in Concrete: Prevention, Diagnosis, Repair

Abstract: Reinforced concrete has been developed and applied extensively in the 20th century. It combines the good compressive strength of concrete with the high tensile strength of steel and has proven to be successful in terms of structural performance and durability. However, there are instances of premature failure of reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete components due to corrosion of the reinforcing steel with very high economic implications of such damage. This book focuses on the chloride and carbonation induced corrosion of steel in concrete, presenting transport mechanisms and electrochemical concepts. Other types of corrosion of steel and degradation of concrete are also treated. The main emphasis lies on design and execution aspects related to durability of new and existing structures. New methods and materials for preventative measures, condition assessment and repair techniques are discussed. This makes this book an invaluable reference for any engineer and materials scientist involved in research and practice of corrosion protection, rehabilitation and maintenance of reinforced concrete structures and components. Owners, designers and contractors will profit by this updated state of the art. © 2013 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA.