DETAILING FOR P O S T- T E N S I O N I N G

Figure 4.5: Dead zones require reinforcement

to control compatibility induced cracking.

when developing strut-and-tie models, one

should use ties with the same inclination as the
desired reinforcement pattern. Normally several
bars are used to provide reinforcement over a
zone centred on the tie and extending half way
to the nearest parallel edge, tension tie or
compression strut. The reinforcement (stirrups)
should be extended to the edges of the
concrete and properly anchored.
The reinforcement must provide the required
force at an appropriate steel stress. Under
ultimate load conditions (95 % GUTS), the
reinforcement may be taken to just below yield
(say 95 % of yield as discussed in section 2.3).
Under service conditions (70 % GUTS), the
Figure 4.3: The presence of a support reaction significantly alters the stress distribution in a reinforcement stress should be limited to about
member. 250 MPa in order to control cracking. Obviously,
serviceability will govern reinforcement with
yield strengths greater than about 380 M Pa.
Concrete strut stresses can be checked but
this will not normally govern since the concrete
stresses at the end of the local zone/beginning
of the general zone are controlled by the local
zone design to acceptable values.

Figure 4.4: Three

dimensional models should
be utilized for analyzing
flanged sections.

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