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    Post-Tensioned Slab-on-grade Foundations

    Is there anyone out there designing these slabs to be placed on expansive soils? In other words, on Houston gumbo.
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    Code Official's Reviews of Plans

    It seems logical that he would want the information in a format that is easier for him to review and approve or reequest more information with the least amount of work on his part. Your objective is to get the proper approval in the shortest time reasonable. Presenting your design and related...
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    I am a Professional Engineer and a firefighter in N.Y. City. I have n

    Another good idea to follow is never drill into a post-tensioned or pre-tensioned slab to install anchors, etc. If you damage a tendon failure could result and damage or injury can follow.
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    Water addition

    merbas: I am looking for informatin that can be used by field technicians to control the addition of water to a redimix truck to improve the workability of the concrete, especially in hot weather in Houston. At what point does the concrete begin to lose strength? Assume a 2500 psi mix.
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    I am a Professional Engineer and a firefighter in N.Y. City. I have n

    John:The informatin from "jales" is correct. I would add emphasis to the danger of cutting through an unbonded tendon. It is very dangerous as the tendon could have up to 30,000 lbs of tension and an instaneous release of a tendon from a slab could send the freed end a dangerously lond...
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    Post-tensioned slabs

    Programs for design of post-tensioned slabs on expansice clay soils.
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    Water addition

    Quanative results from adding water at time of placing concrete.

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