30 years of experience in
post-tensioned concrete
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Strands
• 100mm² - 139 mm² - 150 mm²
• Fp0.1k = 1640 MPa
• Fpk = 1860 MPa
Various technologies of post-tensioning
Rigid bars
• D 25 to 50 mm
• Fp0.1k = 835 MPa
• Fpk = 1030 MPa
Prestressing steel
Bonded prestessing – High capacity system
• 3 to 55 strands
• Circular ducts
• Used in bridges and beams
note : the same type of anchorages may be used in
combination with unbonded systems for special cases
Various technologies of post-tensioning
Bonded prestessing – Low capacity systems
• 3 to 4 strands
• Flat ducts
Various technologies of post-tensioning
Unbonded prestressing - monostrands
Various technologies of post-tensioning
Rigid bars systems
Various technologies of post-tensioning
Differences between bonded and unbonded systems in buildings
• Price -> depending on the PT supplier own costs
• Design rules : one of the most important difference is the allowable crack
with limits (table 7.1N in EN1992-1-1)
Various technologies of post-tensioning
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Flat PT slabs
bi-directional behavior – no beams
Classical Span/depth ratio :
(Hyperstatic slabs)
Admissible spans : usually 6 to 12 m, but 16m often used in parking structures
Typical passive reinforcement :
general bottom mesh, top bars over the columns only, punching shear reinforcement and
bursting/edge reinforcement
Overloads Span/Depth
1.5 kPa Up to L/45
2.5 kPa Up to L/40
5.0 kPa Up to L/35
Flat PT slabs
150 000 m² of flat PT slabs:
30000m² in 2004 (Cordeel)
75000m² in 2013 (CEI De Meyer & Jan De Nul)
40000m² in 2016 (BAM)
Flat slab 250mm
Typical grid : 8.1m x 8.1m
Typical overloads : 6.0 kPa
Unbonded & bonded system
75000m² = 7 months on site !
+- 600m²/week/crane
(5 cranes)
AZ GROENINGE - KORTRIJK
Flat PT slabs
45 000 m² of flat PT slabs
Mixed building : parking, hotel, gardens, shopping mall & offices
Spans from 6.0m to 8.5m
EUROMED CENTER II – MARSEILLE - FRANCE
Flat PT slabs
3 000 m² of flat PT slabs (currently in progress)
6 levels of offices
Spans : max 8.5m
Cantilevers : max 3.5m
Slab depth : 300mm, including integrated heating/cooling system (active floor)
DOCKS DE LYON – LYON - FRANCE
Flat PT slabs
8000m² of flat PT slabs
Spans : Maximum 17.0m
Overloads: 6.0 kPa
Slab depth : 35 cm
Main engineer : INCA
ARENDT HOUSE – KIRCHBERG - LUXEMBURG
17m
Flat PT slabs
10000m² of flat PT slabs
Spans : 10m x 10 m
Overloads : 5.0 kPa
Slab depth : 300 mm
GHELAMCO ARENA - GENT
Flat PT slabs
12500m² of flat PT slabs
2 levels of parking
1 roof level with high loadings
Spans : 16.0m x 6.0 m
Overloads :
Parking 2.5 kPa
Roof 22.0 kPa
Slab depth :
Parking 350 mm
Roof 550 mm
PUBLIC PARKING – LA GARDE - FRANCE
Flat PT slabs
10000m² of flat PT slabs
2 levels of parking
1 roof level with high loadings
Spans : 16.0m x 6.0 m
Overloads :
Parking 2.5 kPa
Roof 25 to 30 kPa
Slab depth :
Parking 350 mm
Roof 550 mm
PUBLIC PARKING – BETHUNE - FRANCE
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Flat PT slabs with drop panels
bi-directional behavior – no beams
Classical Span/depth ratio :
(Hyperstatic slabs)
Admissible spans : from 10 to 16m
Overloads Span/Depth
2.5 kPa Up to L/45
5.0 kPa Up to L/40
Flat PT slabs with drop panels
15 000m² of flat PT slabs
Project of commercial center
Spans : 16.0m x 16.0 m
Overloads : 15 kPa
Slab depth : 400mm + capital 4000x4000x300mm
COMMERCIAL CENTER IKEA – MOSCOW - RUSSIA
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola Arches
VI. Footbridges
VII. U beam bridges
VIII. Underslung cable structures
IX. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
X. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
slabs with PT beams
one-directional behavior
Classical Span/depth ratio :
(Hyperstatic slabs)
Typical example : grid 16.0m x 8.0m
Overloads PT Slab
Span/Depth
Beams
Span/Depth
2.5 kPa Up to L/45 Up to L/25
5.0 kPa Up to L/40 Up to L/20
bi-directional behavior
Classical Span/depth ratio :
(Hyperstatic slabs)
Typical example : square grids from 12.0m
to 20.0 m
Overloads Slab
Span/Depth
Beams
Span/Depth
2.5 kPa Up to L/45 Up to L/30
5.0 kPa Up to L/40 Up to L/25
Slabs with PT beams
35 000 m²
Spans : 16.0m x 8.0 m
Overloads : 2.5 kPa
Slab depth : 200 mm
Beams : 1000x600mm
RC slab & 1 way PT beams
PARKING & COMMERCIAL CENTER LECLERC – ROQUES (TOULOUSE) - FRANCE
Slabs with PT beams
35 000 m²
Spans : 16.0m x 16.0 m
Overloads : 5.0 kPa
PT Slab depth : 30cm
Flat beams : 300x60cm in 2 directions
PARKING OF THE AIRPORT – ISTANBUL - TURKIE
Slab with PT beams
SPORT CENTER - RUEIL ARSENAL - FRANCEArchitect : Rudy Ricciotti
Beam span up to 35m
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
bi-directional behavior
Classical Span/depth ratio :
(Hyperstatic slabs)
Admissible spans : up to 16m
Waffle PT slabs
Overloads Span/Depth
2.5 kPa Up to L/30
5.0 kPa Up to L/25
Parking 28 000 m²
Grid 16.0m x 7.0m
Waffle slab 400mm
Waffle PT slabs
PARKING OF A COMMERCIAL CENTER - AIX-EN-PROVENCE - FRANCE
Ovoïdal shape in plan view
Waffle slab with variable thickness
Waffle PT slabs
ERNST&YOUNG - KIRCHBERG - LUXEMBURG
Architect : Rudy Ricciotti
White concrete
25 000 m² of PT slabs
grid : 16m x 7.5m
Waffle PT slabs
PARKING – FLOIRAC - FRANCE
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Lightened PT slabs
Basic solution : polystyrene blocs (IMEC tower)
Other solutions : Cobiax, Uboot, Bubbledeck, …
The self-weight reduction is typically about 20% to 30% with this kind of solution.
This allows to reduce the PT and RC ratios in the slabs.
The economical balance has to be checked between material earnings and weight-reducing element
costs.
Lightened PT slabs
11 000 m² of lightened slabs
Isostatic spans : 10.5 m
Overloads : 2.5 kPa
Slab depth : variable from 30 to 35 cm
Lightening elements : Uboot
PARKING ARLEQUIN – GRENOBLE - FRANCE
Lightened PT slabs
25 000 m² of lightened slabs
High-rise building – 44 floors
max spans : 9.20m
Slab thickness : 230 mm + Cobiax SL 120
Overloads : 5.0 kPa
TWARDA TOWER – WARSAW - POLAND
Lightened PT slabs
Slab thickness : 500mm, with polystyren blocs
IMEC TOREN - LEUVEN
Lightened PT slabs
68 000 m² of lightened slabs (2018-2020)
High-rise building - 45 floors
Slab thickness : 320 mm with Uboot
+ local flat beam 450mm
TOUR HEKLA – LA DEFENSE - PARIS
Lightened PT slabs
Preliminary design for a combined solution AIRDECK + PT slab.
SOLVAY – BRUXELLES
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
PT slabs on filigran slabs
BRUSSELS AIRPORT - ZAVENTEM
Terminal & Pier B
150 000 m²
Grid 8.0m x 8.0m
PT slabs on filigran slabs
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
Cable profile
Typical section
PT slabs on filigran slabs
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
PT slabs on filigran slabs
ECOLE STE MARIE - REVES
PT slabs on filigran slabs
PARKING EUROSTADIUM & CAMPUS - GRIMBREGEN
300 000 m² (design stage only – not build)
Grid 15.4m x 7.5m
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
PT Foundation rafts
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OF BRUSSELS NORTH - BRUSSELS
Foundation raft on piles : 25 000 m²
Other PT slabs : 50 000m²
General contractor : Jan De Nul
Piled raft supporting 10m of water
PT Foundation rafts
HALA CZYZYNY - POLAND
Sport hall (Hockey)
Foundation raft : 12 500m²
Spans : up to 12m
Thickness : 1000mm
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Long cantilevers
APPARTMENT BUILDING - TEMSE
PT slabs 240 mm
Long cantilevers
BAELSKAAI - OOSTENDE
Long cantilevers
ION - WAREGEM
Long cantilevers
LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY – VILLETANEUSE - FRANCECantilever length : 9.5m
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
PT transfer beams
AUDITORIUM - BORDEAUX
8 isostatic beams 32 m
Superior building with 4 concrete level to support over a spectacle hall
Beams 200 x 220 cm
PT transfer beams
SPORT HALL - PUTEAUX - FRANCE7 isostatic beams 30 m supporting a building of 4 levels
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
PT transfer slabs
CITE JUDICIAIRE - LUXEMBURGBi-directional flat slab
Max spans : 17.0m
Slab thickness : 130 cm
Loadings : 6 levels height building
PT transfer slabs
OFFICE BUILDING – RUEIL MALMAISON - FRANCECantilever length : 2.0m
Transfer slab supporting a bearing façade
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Wall post tensioning
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG2 cantilevers : 25m each
1 central span > 50m
Wall post tensioning
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
2 facade walls
2 inner walls
Wall post tensioning
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
Inner walls
Central span 50 m Tower basement Right cantilever
25 m
Dilatation joint
Wall post tensioning
MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
Facade walls
Central span 50 m Tower basement Right cantilever
25 m
Dilatation joint
• Prestressed extranal concrete walls
• Prestressing is foreseen to compensate thermal effects, to reduce the tensile
stresses and reduce the cracks
Wall post tensioning
RESTAURANT UNIVERSITAIRE - LUXEMBURG
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
PT concrete truss
HOTEL DE REGION – TOULOUSE - FRANCE
PT truss beam
PT in the tie elements of the truss
Cantilever 6.0m
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Catenary structures
KUL - LEUVEN
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Hangers
TWARDA TOWER – WARSAW - POLANDHigh-rise building (160m)
44 levels
Cantilever 11m
PT Hangers
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Annular compression
= reduced cracks / no cracks
PT concrete in Silo’s & cupola Arches
SIAP - WATER TREATMENT PLANT – TEILLET - FRANCE
Other similar projects : STEP Beaurade (8800m³), Sanofi Cleon (9500m³ + 15900m³), SIAP
(2x7500m³), Vigneux de Bretagne (3800m³), Digesteur Calais, Plehaut, …
PT concrete in Silo’s & cupola Arches
WATER TOWER - PLEHAUT - FRANCE
Control of an existing cupola Arches as part of
transformation/renovation works.
Design of external PT reinforcement if needed.
Diameter : 35m
PT concrete in Silo’s & cupola Arches
MARCHE DU FOIRAIL – PAU - FRANCE
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Arches
HEADQUARTER OF BNP PARIBAS FORTIS - BRUSSELS
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Footbridges
PASSERELLE PASTEUR-SCIENCES – LOUVAIN LA NEUVE
Footbridges
BORDET STATION - EVERE
Footbridges
ZUIDERPOORTBRUG - GENT
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
U-beam bridges
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Underslung cable structures
PRINCESSE GRACE HOSPITAL - MONACO
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola
VI. Arches
VII. Footbridges
VIII. U beam bridges
IX. Underslung cable structures
X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
External PT reinforcement of existing structures
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Main beams
Carbon fiber reinforcement of the main beams
External PT reinforcement of the secondary beams
EXHIBITION HALLS - CHARLEROI
Vertical component of the equivalent loads due to PT
External PT reinforcement of existing structures
EXHIBITION HALLS - CHARLEROI
External PT reinforcement of existing structures
BRUG - MORTSEL
External PT reinforcement of existing structures
BRIDGE - VALENCIENNES- FRANCE
External PT reinforcement of existing structures
STORAGE HALL- FRANCE
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete
I. Introduction
The various technologies of post-tensionning
II. PT slabs
I. Flat PT slabs
II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels
III. Slabs with PT beams
IV. Waffle PT slabs
V. Lightened PT slabs
VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs
VII. PT Foundation rafts
VIII. Long cantilevers
III. PT transfer structures
I. PT transfer beams
II. PT transfer slabs
IV. Other PT applications
I. Wall prestressing
II. Concrete truss beams
III. Catenary structures
IV. Hangers
V. Silo’s & cupola Arches
VI. Footbridges
VII. U beam bridges
VIII. Underslung cable structures
IX. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT
X. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
Autofonçage © / Autoripage ©
PK 125 + PK111 - Maroc
30 years of experience in post-tensioned concrete

181129 GAMACO 30 ans

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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Strands • 100mm² -139 mm² - 150 mm² • Fp0.1k = 1640 MPa • Fpk = 1860 MPa Various technologies of post-tensioning Rigid bars • D 25 to 50 mm • Fp0.1k = 835 MPa • Fpk = 1030 MPa Prestressing steel
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    Bonded prestessing –High capacity system • 3 to 55 strands • Circular ducts • Used in bridges and beams note : the same type of anchorages may be used in combination with unbonded systems for special cases Various technologies of post-tensioning
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    Bonded prestessing –Low capacity systems • 3 to 4 strands • Flat ducts Various technologies of post-tensioning
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    Unbonded prestressing -monostrands Various technologies of post-tensioning
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    Rigid bars systems Varioustechnologies of post-tensioning
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    Differences between bondedand unbonded systems in buildings • Price -> depending on the PT supplier own costs • Design rules : one of the most important difference is the allowable crack with limits (table 7.1N in EN1992-1-1) Various technologies of post-tensioning
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Flat PT slabs bi-directionalbehavior – no beams Classical Span/depth ratio : (Hyperstatic slabs) Admissible spans : usually 6 to 12 m, but 16m often used in parking structures Typical passive reinforcement : general bottom mesh, top bars over the columns only, punching shear reinforcement and bursting/edge reinforcement Overloads Span/Depth 1.5 kPa Up to L/45 2.5 kPa Up to L/40 5.0 kPa Up to L/35
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    Flat PT slabs 150000 m² of flat PT slabs: 30000m² in 2004 (Cordeel) 75000m² in 2013 (CEI De Meyer & Jan De Nul) 40000m² in 2016 (BAM) Flat slab 250mm Typical grid : 8.1m x 8.1m Typical overloads : 6.0 kPa Unbonded & bonded system 75000m² = 7 months on site ! +- 600m²/week/crane (5 cranes) AZ GROENINGE - KORTRIJK
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    Flat PT slabs 45000 m² of flat PT slabs Mixed building : parking, hotel, gardens, shopping mall & offices Spans from 6.0m to 8.5m EUROMED CENTER II – MARSEILLE - FRANCE
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    Flat PT slabs 3000 m² of flat PT slabs (currently in progress) 6 levels of offices Spans : max 8.5m Cantilevers : max 3.5m Slab depth : 300mm, including integrated heating/cooling system (active floor) DOCKS DE LYON – LYON - FRANCE
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    Flat PT slabs 8000m²of flat PT slabs Spans : Maximum 17.0m Overloads: 6.0 kPa Slab depth : 35 cm Main engineer : INCA ARENDT HOUSE – KIRCHBERG - LUXEMBURG 17m
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    Flat PT slabs 10000m²of flat PT slabs Spans : 10m x 10 m Overloads : 5.0 kPa Slab depth : 300 mm GHELAMCO ARENA - GENT
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    Flat PT slabs 12500m²of flat PT slabs 2 levels of parking 1 roof level with high loadings Spans : 16.0m x 6.0 m Overloads : Parking 2.5 kPa Roof 22.0 kPa Slab depth : Parking 350 mm Roof 550 mm PUBLIC PARKING – LA GARDE - FRANCE
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    Flat PT slabs 10000m²of flat PT slabs 2 levels of parking 1 roof level with high loadings Spans : 16.0m x 6.0 m Overloads : Parking 2.5 kPa Roof 25 to 30 kPa Slab depth : Parking 350 mm Roof 550 mm PUBLIC PARKING – BETHUNE - FRANCE
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Flat PT slabswith drop panels bi-directional behavior – no beams Classical Span/depth ratio : (Hyperstatic slabs) Admissible spans : from 10 to 16m Overloads Span/Depth 2.5 kPa Up to L/45 5.0 kPa Up to L/40
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    Flat PT slabswith drop panels 15 000m² of flat PT slabs Project of commercial center Spans : 16.0m x 16.0 m Overloads : 15 kPa Slab depth : 400mm + capital 4000x4000x300mm COMMERCIAL CENTER IKEA – MOSCOW - RUSSIA
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola Arches VI. Footbridges VII. U beam bridges VIII. Underslung cable structures IX. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT X. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    slabs with PTbeams one-directional behavior Classical Span/depth ratio : (Hyperstatic slabs) Typical example : grid 16.0m x 8.0m Overloads PT Slab Span/Depth Beams Span/Depth 2.5 kPa Up to L/45 Up to L/25 5.0 kPa Up to L/40 Up to L/20 bi-directional behavior Classical Span/depth ratio : (Hyperstatic slabs) Typical example : square grids from 12.0m to 20.0 m Overloads Slab Span/Depth Beams Span/Depth 2.5 kPa Up to L/45 Up to L/30 5.0 kPa Up to L/40 Up to L/25
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    Slabs with PTbeams 35 000 m² Spans : 16.0m x 8.0 m Overloads : 2.5 kPa Slab depth : 200 mm Beams : 1000x600mm RC slab & 1 way PT beams PARKING & COMMERCIAL CENTER LECLERC – ROQUES (TOULOUSE) - FRANCE
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    Slabs with PTbeams 35 000 m² Spans : 16.0m x 16.0 m Overloads : 5.0 kPa PT Slab depth : 30cm Flat beams : 300x60cm in 2 directions PARKING OF THE AIRPORT – ISTANBUL - TURKIE
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    Slab with PTbeams SPORT CENTER - RUEIL ARSENAL - FRANCEArchitect : Rudy Ricciotti Beam span up to 35m
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    bi-directional behavior Classical Span/depthratio : (Hyperstatic slabs) Admissible spans : up to 16m Waffle PT slabs Overloads Span/Depth 2.5 kPa Up to L/30 5.0 kPa Up to L/25
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    Parking 28 000m² Grid 16.0m x 7.0m Waffle slab 400mm Waffle PT slabs PARKING OF A COMMERCIAL CENTER - AIX-EN-PROVENCE - FRANCE
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    Ovoïdal shape inplan view Waffle slab with variable thickness Waffle PT slabs ERNST&YOUNG - KIRCHBERG - LUXEMBURG
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    Architect : RudyRicciotti White concrete 25 000 m² of PT slabs grid : 16m x 7.5m Waffle PT slabs PARKING – FLOIRAC - FRANCE
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Lightened PT slabs Basicsolution : polystyrene blocs (IMEC tower) Other solutions : Cobiax, Uboot, Bubbledeck, … The self-weight reduction is typically about 20% to 30% with this kind of solution. This allows to reduce the PT and RC ratios in the slabs. The economical balance has to be checked between material earnings and weight-reducing element costs.
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    Lightened PT slabs 11000 m² of lightened slabs Isostatic spans : 10.5 m Overloads : 2.5 kPa Slab depth : variable from 30 to 35 cm Lightening elements : Uboot PARKING ARLEQUIN – GRENOBLE - FRANCE
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    Lightened PT slabs 25000 m² of lightened slabs High-rise building – 44 floors max spans : 9.20m Slab thickness : 230 mm + Cobiax SL 120 Overloads : 5.0 kPa TWARDA TOWER – WARSAW - POLAND
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    Lightened PT slabs Slabthickness : 500mm, with polystyren blocs IMEC TOREN - LEUVEN
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    Lightened PT slabs 68000 m² of lightened slabs (2018-2020) High-rise building - 45 floors Slab thickness : 320 mm with Uboot + local flat beam 450mm TOUR HEKLA – LA DEFENSE - PARIS
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    Lightened PT slabs Preliminarydesign for a combined solution AIRDECK + PT slab. SOLVAY – BRUXELLES
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    PT slabs onfiligran slabs BRUSSELS AIRPORT - ZAVENTEM Terminal & Pier B 150 000 m² Grid 8.0m x 8.0m
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    PT slabs onfiligran slabs MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG Cable profile Typical section
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    PT slabs onfiligran slabs MAISON DU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG
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    PT slabs onfiligran slabs ECOLE STE MARIE - REVES
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    PT slabs onfiligran slabs PARKING EUROSTADIUM & CAMPUS - GRIMBREGEN 300 000 m² (design stage only – not build) Grid 15.4m x 7.5m
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    PT Foundation rafts WATERTREATMENT PLANT OF BRUSSELS NORTH - BRUSSELS Foundation raft on piles : 25 000 m² Other PT slabs : 50 000m² General contractor : Jan De Nul Piled raft supporting 10m of water
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    PT Foundation rafts HALACZYZYNY - POLAND Sport hall (Hockey) Foundation raft : 12 500m² Spans : up to 12m Thickness : 1000mm
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Long cantilevers APPARTMENT BUILDING- TEMSE PT slabs 240 mm
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    Long cantilevers LIBRARY OFTHE UNIVERSITY – VILLETANEUSE - FRANCECantilever length : 9.5m
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    PT transfer beams AUDITORIUM- BORDEAUX 8 isostatic beams 32 m Superior building with 4 concrete level to support over a spectacle hall Beams 200 x 220 cm
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    PT transfer beams SPORTHALL - PUTEAUX - FRANCE7 isostatic beams 30 m supporting a building of 4 levels
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    PT transfer slabs CITEJUDICIAIRE - LUXEMBURGBi-directional flat slab Max spans : 17.0m Slab thickness : 130 cm Loadings : 6 levels height building
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    PT transfer slabs OFFICEBUILDING – RUEIL MALMAISON - FRANCECantilever length : 2.0m Transfer slab supporting a bearing façade
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Wall post tensioning MAISONDU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG2 cantilevers : 25m each 1 central span > 50m
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    Wall post tensioning MAISONDU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG 2 facade walls 2 inner walls
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    Wall post tensioning MAISONDU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG Inner walls Central span 50 m Tower basement Right cantilever 25 m Dilatation joint
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    Wall post tensioning MAISONDU SAVOIR – BELVAL - LUXEMBURG Facade walls Central span 50 m Tower basement Right cantilever 25 m Dilatation joint
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    • Prestressed extranalconcrete walls • Prestressing is foreseen to compensate thermal effects, to reduce the tensile stresses and reduce the cracks Wall post tensioning RESTAURANT UNIVERSITAIRE - LUXEMBURG
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    PT concrete truss HOTELDE REGION – TOULOUSE - FRANCE PT truss beam PT in the tie elements of the truss Cantilever 6.0m
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Hangers TWARDA TOWER –WARSAW - POLANDHigh-rise building (160m) 44 levels Cantilever 11m PT Hangers
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Annular compression = reducedcracks / no cracks PT concrete in Silo’s & cupola Arches SIAP - WATER TREATMENT PLANT – TEILLET - FRANCE Other similar projects : STEP Beaurade (8800m³), Sanofi Cleon (9500m³ + 15900m³), SIAP (2x7500m³), Vigneux de Bretagne (3800m³), Digesteur Calais, Plehaut, …
  • 72.
    PT concrete inSilo’s & cupola Arches WATER TOWER - PLEHAUT - FRANCE
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    Control of anexisting cupola Arches as part of transformation/renovation works. Design of external PT reinforcement if needed. Diameter : 35m PT concrete in Silo’s & cupola Arches MARCHE DU FOIRAIL – PAU - FRANCE
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    Arches HEADQUARTER OF BNPPARIBAS FORTIS - BRUSSELS
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
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  • 84.
    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola VI. Arches VII. Footbridges VIII. U beam bridges IX. Underslung cable structures X. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT XI. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
  • 85.
    External PT reinforcementof existing structures Legend: Main beams Carbon fiber reinforcement of the main beams External PT reinforcement of the secondary beams EXHIBITION HALLS - CHARLEROI
  • 86.
    Vertical component ofthe equivalent loads due to PT External PT reinforcement of existing structures EXHIBITION HALLS - CHARLEROI
  • 87.
    External PT reinforcementof existing structures BRUG - MORTSEL
  • 88.
    External PT reinforcementof existing structures BRIDGE - VALENCIENNES- FRANCE
  • 89.
    External PT reinforcementof existing structures STORAGE HALL- FRANCE
  • 90.
    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete I. Introduction The various technologies of post-tensionning II. PT slabs I. Flat PT slabs II. Flat PT slabs with drop panels III. Slabs with PT beams IV. Waffle PT slabs V. Lightened PT slabs VI. PT slabs on filigran slabs VII. PT Foundation rafts VIII. Long cantilevers III. PT transfer structures I. PT transfer beams II. PT transfer slabs IV. Other PT applications I. Wall prestressing II. Concrete truss beams III. Catenary structures IV. Hangers V. Silo’s & cupola Arches VI. Footbridges VII. U beam bridges VIII. Underslung cable structures IX. External reinforcement of existing structures with external PT X. Autoripage© / Autofoncage©
  • 91.
    Autofonçage © /Autoripage © PK 125 + PK111 - Maroc
  • 92.
    30 years ofexperience in post-tensioned concrete