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Winterization Methods in Post-tensioning Tendons
Prestressed concrete elements are nowadays used in several applications very different from the standard concrete structures built in the past. In...
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Retrofitting of Distressed Post-tensioned Concrete Members by External Post-tensioning
Many of the existing prestressed concrete bridges are in distressed condition in India and abroad. Deterioration occurs due to various reasons. This...
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Numerical Simulation of RC Beams Strengthened by Post-tensioning
In the present paper, a numerical simulation performed in the structural analysis framework OpenSeesPy (Python interpreter for OpenSees) of...
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External Post Tensioning Evaluation Using Vibration Response Measurements
External post-tensioning tendons (EPTTs) are commonly used in concrete box girder bridges constructed using the balanced cantilever methods. Bridge...
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Simplified Method for Lateral Distribution Factor of the Live Load of Prefabricated Concrete Box-Girder Bridges with Transverse Post-tensioning
Transverse post-tensioning arrangement in prefabricated prestressed concrete (PC) box-girder bridge can effectively improve the transverse...
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Structural Audit and Assessment of Application of External Post Tensioning Method on Bridge Girder
There are many existing concrete bridges in harmed condition due to weathering and progressive traffic load in India and mainly in metro cities. They...
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Tension Force Estimation of Post-tensioning External Tendons Through Vibration-Based Monitoring: Experimental Validation
There exists several methods to indirectly estimate prestressing forces in post-tensioning external tendons based on monitoring another relevant...
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Computation of Post-tensioning Force of Cable-Stayed Bridge with Jaya Algorithm
The aim of this study is to compute post-tensioning force (PTF) by developed optimization process which supply to perform in cooperation open...
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Vibration-Based Monitoring for Non-destructive Testing of Post-tensioning External Tendons
A rapid and economical vibration-based non-destructive testing equipment has been developed to detect anomalies in external post-tensioning tendons...
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Study on Strengthening of Deteriorated Corrugated Steel Beams Using Post Tensioning
Steel beams have been a part of the construction industry since the last decades of the nineteenth century and they have gained importance due to...
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Conformity Assessment Model for the Installation and Monitoring of Post-tensioning Systems in Concrete Structures for Nuclear Projects
The Conformity Assessment models continue to develop and the need for such models has never been so great in recent years due to the failures and...
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Post-tensioning Force Measurement Using Optical Fiber Sensor-Embedded Strand for Prestressed Concrete Structures
Monitoring tendon forces of in-service post-tensioned concrete elements is important for understanding the health of the structures and evaluating...
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Post-tensioning of glass beams: Analytical determination of the allowable pre-load
The effectiveness of post-tensioning in enhancing the fracture resistance of glass beams depends on the level of compressive pre-stress introduced at...
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Application of an iron-based shape memory alloy for post-tensioning glass elements
Previous research has evidenced that by adding a ductile reinforcement on the tension side of a glass beam, for instance by adhesive bonding, its...
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Assessing Passivation and Corrosion of Post-tensioning Strand in Grouts Under Chloride Salt Exposure
This study examines the impact of different commercial grout pore solutions and varying concentrations of salts with different cations on the...
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Rapid heat-activated post-tensioning of damaged reinforced concrete girders with unbonded near-surface mounted (NSM) NiTiNb shape-memory alloy wires
Concrete girders can suffer from serviceability issues due to excessive cracking and deflection. In response to this problem, a novel heat-induced...
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Methodology for Risk-Based Assessment of Post-tensioning Tendons During Design
This paper presents a risk assessment approach to assist with decision making regarding corrosion protection strategies to be utilized in the design...
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Research on Mechanical Properties on Mixed-Tensioned Precast U-shaped Girder in Rail Transit
In this paper, the mechanical properties of the mixed-tensioned precast U-shaped girder are analyzed and evaluated by method of FEM and static...
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Experimental research on seismic performance of hybrid connected prefabricated composite columns
Ensuring the reliability of the joint of prefabricated composite columns is crucial for the overall performance of assembled steel–concrete composite...
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Optimized finite element analysis and strengthening assessment of the I-39 Kishwaukee bridge utilizing proof load testing
Many countries worldwide face a common problem with the aging bridge infrastructure that is being demanded to carry increasing loads. With the cost...
