post-tensioned concrete slabs-on-ground
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Slab-on-Ground Design
by Ken BondyUsing the PTI
Method
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Biggest Single U.S. Market for Post-Tensioning Tendons
Over 40%Over 40% of all P/T tendons sold in the USA are for residential foundations.58,000 tons58,000 tons of tendons installed in residential foundations in the year 2000 alone.Represents about 220,000 homes in one year.
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HistoryFirst used the late 1960’s in Texas and CaliforniaWidest usage has been in
Texas (50%)California (32%)Nevada (7%) Louisiana (5%)
Usage increasing (4%) inArizonaColorado FloridaGeorgia
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Evolution of Design MethodsEarliest methods (±1965) were semi-empirical
Based upon simplified mathematical modelsAssumed loss of support (Spanability)
Confirmed by actual performancePTI Method (1980) based upon rigorous mathematical study of soil/structure interaction
Most comprehensive design method ever developed for behavior of concrete foundations on expansive soils
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The PTI Design MethodThe PTI Design MethodBased upon a finite element computer model of soil/structure interaction, with research sponsored by PTI and executed at Texas A & M University in late 1970’s1st Edition published in 1980, 2nd Edition in 1996Incorporated into model building codes (UBC 1997, IBC 2000)Used to design millions of existing foundations
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PTI Publications
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Technical Information Available
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Structural Function of P/T FoundationActs as a buffer between the soil below and the superstructure above to prevent unacceptable deformations in superstructure.Foundation is designed to resist or span over moisture-induced deformations in the soil below, while still maintaining its top surface within permissible level tolerances.
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Expansive Soil Swell Modes
Edge LiftSoils are wetter at slab edge than at any point inside slab edge.
Center LiftSoils are drier at slab edge than at any point inside slab edge.
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Soil Model
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Edge Lift
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Center Lift (Edge Drop)
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Geotechnical Engineer Provides Critical Soil Design Parameters
Edge Moisture Variation Distance eemmThornthwaite Moisture Index (climate)Soil PermeabilityVegetation
Unrestrained Differential Swell yymmProperties (activity) of clayDepth of clay (active zone)Soil suction
One set of eemm & yymm values established for each swell mode (edge and center lift)Design cannot be done without these parameters
3.0 in0.75 inyymm
5.0 ft2.0 fteemm
Center Lift
Edge Lift
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New Method For Determining em & ym
Under review by PTI Slab-on-Ground Committee.em based upon soil properties:
Unsaturated diffusion coefficient αSoil suction.Soil permeability.Cracks and roots.
Soil Fabric Factor (roots, cracks, layers).
Simplified method for determining ym based primarily on soil suction profiles.Considers effect of vertical barriers (cutoff walls).
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Edge Lift
All Structural Activity
∆
ym
Wet to Dry
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Center Lift
All Structural Activity
∆
ym
Dry to Wet
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Ribbed and Uniform Thickness Foundations
PTI Design Method based on “ribbed” foundation system
Slab thickness t=4” minimumRibs=Grade Beams
h=t+7” with 12” minimum depth.b=8-14”
Rib spacing S=6’ minimum, 17’ maximum.Can be converted to uniform (solid) thickness slab
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Overlapping Rectangles
Determine preliminary geometry and layout:
Rib spacingRib sizeSlab thickness
Divide slab into overlapping rectangles congruent with slab perimeter.
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Rectangle A
24’ x 42’
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Rectangle B
16’ x 36’
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Design EquationsFor each swell mode (edge or center lift)
For each direction (Long or Short), use equations to determine:
Maximum MomentMaximum ShearMaximum Differential deflection
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Design Based on Uncracked Section
Effects of cracking studied in detail in original research and subsequent publications available through PTI.Effects of cracking generally inconsequential due to
Location of shrinkage cracks.Increased soil support after flexural cracking.
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Allowable Concrete StressesFlexural
Tension 6√f’cCompression 0.45f’c
Shearvc = = 1.7√f’c + 0.2fp
Differential deflectionL/C∆
L=smaller of total slab length or 6β.C∆ = coefficient based on superstructure material.
FlexuralTension 6√f’cCompression 0.45f’c
Shearvc = = 1.7√f’c + 0.2fp
Differential deflectionL/C∆
L=smaller of total slab length or 6β.C∆ = coefficient based on superstructure material.
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Typical Slab Layout
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Typical Details
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Ribbed Foundation
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Uniform Thickness Foundation
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