“A Comparative Study on

RC Flat Slab
&
Post-Tensioning Slab”
N.Ajay
Research Scholar, Dept of Civil
Engg, BMSCE.
And
S.Chethan Kumar
J.Vittal. Kashyap
Structural Engineers, BBR INDIA PVT.LTD, Bangalore
 OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION

SCOPE OF STUDY

METHODOLOGY

ANALYSIS & DESIGN

RESULTS & CONCLUDING REMARKS

REFERENCES
 INTRODUCTION
BEHAVIOUR OF RCC AND PSC STRUCTURE
 METHODS OF PRE-STRESS

PRE-TENSIONING POST-TENSIONING

(Reference : NPTEL Web site)

APPLICATION OF POST-TENSION
 Cont..

BUILDINGS

SLAB ON GRADE PAVEMENTS

 Why PT for Buildings?

 Increased Clear Span.

 Thinner Slabs.
 Reduced Floor Loads, Lighter
Structures.
 Reduced Cracking and
Deflection.
 Reduced Storey Height.
 Rapid Construction.
 Large reduction in conventional
reinforcement.
 SCOPE OF WORK
 Compare PT Flat slab and RC flat slab systems with respect to Strength
condition(moment carrying capacity),Service condition (long-term deflection) and
Cost (Only Rebar Kg/Sq-m).

PANEL SIZE
(m)
1 9x9
2 10 x 10
3 11 x 11
4 12 x 12
 METHODOLOGY
Load Data:
Super Impose Dead Load=3.0kN/Sq-
m.
Live load = 3.0 kN/Sq-m.
Self-Weight of Slab= Actual.
Building Details:
Type: Commercial
Storey Height: 3.5 m
No of Bays: 4
Grade of Concrete: M-35.
Grade of Steel: Fe-500.
Post-Tensioning details:
HT Strand for pre stressing: 12.7mmdia,7 ply Class
II
Area of strand: 98.7 mm2
Design of PT Slab: Bonded system with Class-III
Structure (IS:1343-2012)
Modulus of Elasticity: 1.95xE5Mpa
Breaking load: 183.7 kN
Ultimate Tensile Strength: 1860 MPa
Jacking force 75% UTS: 137.7 kN
Wedge draw-in slippage loss: 6 mm.
Duct wobbles, K: 0.0020/m.
Friction coefficient µ: 0.03 rad/m.
Long term loss: 150 N/mm2 (For
creep/shrinkage/relaxation).
 ANALYSIS
 Analysis by ADAPT-Builder Software.
 Finite elements are automatically created by software.
 LOAD COMBINATIONS:
 Service(Total Load) :
1.0 x Selfweight + 1.0 x DL + 1.0 x LL+1.0 x PS
 Service(Sustained Load) :
1.0 x Selfweight + 1.0 x DL+ 0.3 x LL+ 1.0 x PS
 Strength:
1.50 x Selfweight + 1.5 x DL+ 1.5 x LL+ 1.0 x Hypostatic
 Initial:
1.0 x Selfweight + 1.15 x Prestressing.

 Analyses of the both PT & RC slab floors are performed for

the gravity load and the post tensioning forces.
 DESIGN
 Design of slab by Strip Method (ACI and BS)- Column Strip and Middle
Strip.
 The column strip width is considered as 0.4x bay width and balance as middle strip (ref TR-
43).

 The design sections along the various design strips are checked for strength at service stage
and ultimate stage conditions.

 The sections are designed for ultimate stage with post tensioning steel considered as an
internal resisting action.

 Additional rebar is provided, if required, in the section to provide adequate strength. The
section-designs are carried out internally by software.

 Punching shear calculations are carried as per code provisions of IS:456, considering the
vertical reactions and the moments transferred to the columns.

 Check for Deflection of Slab as per IS:456-2000.

 Check for Stresses of PT Slabs.

 If provide Slab thickness satisfies Deflection & Stresses.

 RESULTS

Moment Carrying Capacity in RC& PT slab in Column Strip Moment Carrying Capacity in RC& PT slab in Middle Strip
 CONCLUDING REMARKS
 RC slabs require more cross sectional dimensions compared to PT slabs.

 The amount of concrete required for a floor is more for RC flat slab while
compare to post-tensioned flat slab floor system.

 Moment carrying capacity of PT Slabs is more than RC Slab with slender

section when compared with RC Member.

 PT slab provides a better serviceability than RC slabs.

 The thickness of RC flat slab is 18.0% higher and cost is 13% more than
the post-tensioned flat slab for 12 x 12 panel.

 The quantity of steel per meter in RC Flat slabs are almost 45% higher
than post-tensioned flat slabs for 12 x 12 panel.
Construction of PT Slab
ITPL- Bangalore ONE HORIZON CENTRE- Delhi

Photos : Courtesy by BBR INDIA PVT.LTD

WTT- Delhi Shangrila-Bangalore
Photos : Courtesy by BBR INDIA PVT.LTD
 Marathon-Futurex-Mumbai
Photos : Courtesy by BBR INDIA PVT.LTD
 REFERENCES
1. Boskey Vishal Bahoria and Dhananjay K. Parbat,”Analysis and Design of RCC and Post-
tensioned Flat Slab Considering Seismic Effect”, IACSIT International Journal of Engineering
and Technology, Vol. 5, No. 1, PP10-13, February 2013.
2. Thayapraba M,” Cost Effectiveness of Post - Tensioned and Reinforced Concrete Flat Slab
Systems”, International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)
ISSN: 2278-3075, Volume-3, Issue-12, PP107-109,May 2014.
3. Dr.Amlan.K.Sengupta&Prof.DevdasMenon,”Pre-stressed Concrete”, Indian Institute of
Technology Madras, NPTEL.
4. Dr.Manamohan,R.Kalgal,”Post-tensioned Concrete in Building Sector”.
5. Martin Williams/ Sami Khan,” Post-Tensioned Concrete Floors”, Report, 1995.
6. Code of Practice for Prestressed Concrete Is: 1343 – 1980, BIS, Indian Standard Institution,
New Delhi.
7. Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of Practice Is: 456 - 2000, BIS, Indian Standard
Institution, New Delhi.
8. Lin, T.Y., and Burns, N., 1981. “Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures”, John Wiley &
Sons, New York.
Thank you