Jan 28, 2007 #1 cecil123 Structural Joined Jan 26, 2007 Messages 51 Location IN 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?
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?
Jan 28, 2007 #2 ron9876 Structural Joined Nov 15, 2005 Messages 669 Location US To be a usefull program it must be interactive. The amount to balance depends on many factors. Upvote 0 Downvote
Jan 29, 2007 Thread starter #3 cecil123 Structural Joined Jan 26, 2007 Messages 51 Location IN 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? Upvote 0 Downvote
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?
Jan 29, 2007 #4 ron9876 Structural Joined Nov 15, 2005 Messages 669 Location US 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. Upvote 0 Downvote
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.