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ƒ𝑐
=
𝐸𝑐
𝐹𝑜
=
𝐴𝑐𝐸𝑐
𝐹𝑜
Since fc is the stress in concrete at level of steel and is
𝐴𝑐
𝐹𝑜
ES= Es
𝐴𝑐𝐸𝑐
𝐸𝑠
Taking =n
𝐸𝑐
𝐹𝑜
ES= Es
𝐴𝑐𝐸𝑐
𝐹𝑜
=n
𝐴𝑐
Taking At Ac Ec As Es
𝑛𝐹𝑖
Es=
𝐴𝑡
Note:
Ag , the gross-area, instead of the transformed sectional
area, leads to simpler calculations and fairly accurate
results.
MG : Self - weight moment
Fo 0.9Fi for pre-tensioned member
𝐹𝑜
ƒc = -
𝐴𝑔
ES=n ƒc
Elastic shortening of a pre-tensioned axial member
Where:
N: number of tendon
m =1,2,3,…..N
Fi=pre-stress just before transfer
n = modular ratio
In post-tensioned members, the tendons are not bonded
to the concrete until grouting of the duct occurs after the
stressing sequence is completed. It is the shortening of
the member between the anchorage plates that leads to
elastic shortening, and not the strain at the steel level, as
is the case for pretensioned members.
Example :
A post-tensioned concrete beam, l00 mm wide and 300
mm deep, is prestressed by three cables, each with a cross-
sectional area of 50 mm2 and with an initial stress of
1200N/mm2. All the three cables are straight and located
100 mm from the soffit of the beam. If the modular ratio is
6, calculate the loss of stress in the three cables due to
elastic deformation of concrete for only the following
cases:
(a) Simultaneous tensioning and anchoring of all the three
cables; and
(b) Successive tensioning of the three cables, one at a time.
Solution :
Given
b=100mm h=300mm
Ap= 3×50=150mm2
Initial stress in cable =1200N/mm2
P=1200×50=60KN
n=6
𝑏ℎ3 100×3003
I= = = 225 × 106 mm4
12 12
Case (a):
under Simultaneous tensioning and anchoring of all the
three cables there will be no losses due to elastic
shortening of concrete because the elastic shortening will
take place before the tendon is locked into the anchoring
device.
Case (b):
When Successive tensioning of the three cables
Cable 1 : tensioned and anchored
(3−1)×60×1000
ES1=6 = 24𝑀𝑃𝑎
300×100