Post-tensioned concrete floors. A guide to design and construction. Third edition

Technical Report 43

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Technical Report

Abstract

Provides an overview of post-tensioned concrete floor construction, and considers: design recommendations, structural form and behaviour, materials, design process, details, alterations and demolition, and includes examples and calculations. Aligns with BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 Eurocode 2.

History

Supersedes Technical Report 43: Post-tensioned concrete floors - Design handbook. 2nd edition (includes addendum No. 2, November 2007 (incorporating addendum No. 1) (CS, 2005). First published: 1994. Second edition issued 2005. Addendum No. 2, November 2007 (incorporating addendum No. 1). Third edition issued 2025.

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Publisher History

For more than 30 years, The Concrete Society has been publishing technical reports and advice notes to serve the needs of clients, architects, engineers, specifiers, suppliers, contractors and users of concrete.


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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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