Partial post-tensioning of this slab reduced the post-tensioning quantities and correspondingly increased the rebar quantities. This benefited the building’s performance and reduced its cost. To ...

Can you provide recommendations as to pre-construction foundation preparation. I have read where various techniques or procedures such as post tension and piers and beams are available. Thanks for all ...

A post-tension slab system utilizes the laying of 1/2” steel tendons before a home’s foundation is poured. Once the foundation is poured, then the tendons stay suspended in the concrete using plastic ...

Geologists surveyed the soil under the Laguna Beach High School tennis courts and concluded that crack-resistant slabs are not required for five of the six courts. One court has such a slab, called ...

Post-tensioned reinforced concrete – Yup, that’s a mouthful. Most insurance professionals are familiar with conventional reinforced concrete (rebar) used to construct slabs, walls, columns and piers.