Member $425.00 | Non-Member $525.00
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INSTRUCTOR: Bijan O. Aalami, Ph.D., S.E., M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
Are you adequately skilled to handle the ever-increasing demand on design and construction of posttensioned buildings? Meet the challenge; acquire the skill for efficient design and construction techniques; and excel among your peers. Obtain the necessary know-how to master the efficient design of post-tensioned structures. Topics cover post-tensioning systems and construction; the current building code requirements and their application; step by step design of post-tensioned floors, including podium slabs; and good detailing practice. Become ready for opportunities in design of post-tensioned structures by deepening your understanding of the subject and details of its design procedure.
Primary Topics of Discussion
- Post-tensioning systems; application and modern construction technology
- Practical application of building code requirements in design
- Review of the essential technical know-how for efficient design
- 10-step design of a post-tensioned floor slab; long-hand design example
- Detailed design of a podium slab
- Detailed design of a beam frame
- Software application to design of post-tensioned buildings
- Tendon layout and detailing of post-tensioned floors
Benefits and Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the salient features of different post-tensioning systems and their use in building construction
- Utilize the application of building ACI 318 to the design of post-tensioned members
- Apply the step-by-step design of post-tensioned floors and beams
- Explain the reasons behind cracking in post-tensioned members; how to evaluate them; and their impact on the performance of the structure
- Apply software-assisted design of post-tensioned floors
- Apply the tendon layout and detailing of post-tensioned floors
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Attainment of the learning outcomes will be addressed via course material content and a short post-assessment (true-false, multiple choice and fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend
- Practicing civil and structural engineers engaged in application, design and construction of posttensioned structures
- Contractors and engineers interested in detailing, crack mitigation and construction of posttensioned floors
- Post-tensioning design engineers who want to become fully familiar with the applicable code requirements
- Building officials dealing with evaluation and approval of post-tensioned structures and code compliance
- Researchers and advanced students with interest in post-tensioning concepts, basics and application
- Practicing engineers who want to better understand the application of software in design of post-tensioned members
Outline
The online seminar format will be 4.5 hours each day. Each day will include a 30-minute break for lunch. This course occurs over two days. The proposed outline for the online seminar is as follows:
Day 1 Wednesday, July 7, 2021 ¦ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm ET
- PT Systems; Construction; Application in Buildings
- Basics of Post-Tensioning Design
- ACI 318 Requirement for Design of Post-Tensioned Members
- 10 Step Design of Post-Tensioned Floors
Day 2 Friday, July 9, 2021 ¦ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm ET
- Shortening; Crack Mitigation; and Detailing
- Design Example of a Podium Slab
- Design Example of a Post-Tensioned Beam Frame
- Tendon Layout and Detailing of Post-Tensioned Floors
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This online seminar is worth .8 CEUs/8 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher within 30 days of the online seminar.