Cost Effectiveness of Post – Tensioned and Reinforced Concrete Flat Slab Systems
Thayapraba M
Dr. M. Thayapraba, Department of Civil Engineering, NIT Trichy, Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 10 May 2014 | Revised Manuscript received on 20 May 2014 | Manuscript Published on 30 May 2014 | PP: 107-109 | Volume-3 Issue-12, May 2014 | Retrieval Number: L16650531214/14©BEIESP
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Abstract: In a developing country like India the benefits of prestressing and particularly of Post-Tensioning are yet to be recognized. The inherent hurdle is undoubtedly the higher initial investment that is required from the clients. This has to be overlooked considering the significant benefits of Post Tensioning and the high benefit-aspect ratio that can be advantageously procured. In the present study an attempt is made to compare the cost effectiveness of Post-Tensioned flat slab systems with respect to reinforced concrete flat slab system. Both the systems were analysed using SAP and MS Excel program was developed based on the design methodology. The results indicate that Post Tensioned flat slabs are cheaper than the RCC slab systems for all the spans considered in the present study.
Keywords: Post Tensioning (PT), Post Tensioned Flat Slab, RCC Flat Slab.
Scope of the Article: Concrete Structures