Cable Profile in Post Tensioned Slabs

[cecil123]

Am basically developing a computer software for design of post tensioned slabs.

Now, would it be wise to program for a cable profile to balance the bending moment due to dead loads?Can such an option be implemented?

 

[ron9876]

To be a usefull program it must be interactive. The amount to balance depends on many factors.

 

[cecil123]

Yes, but balancing for the dead load could be the one to start with.Other, option could be to balance based on the bending moment distribution?Could you suggest some factors?

 

[ron9876]

Balance 80% of the dead load of slab only for a starting point. After that the engineer will have to adjust for the specific condition.