Post-Tensioning Applications In Industrial Slab On Ground

The type of structure in which post-tensioning systems have recently been most widely used around the world is industrial slab on grounds. Especially factory, warehouse floors, tennis courts can be shown as examples of these floors.

These floor slabs, which are applied directly on the ground, can be applied continuously on large scales, with very little reinforcement and even without reinforcement in some cases, do not crack both during the manufacturing phase and throughout their lifetime thanks to post-tensioning.

Cracks and deformations occur over time in conventional reinforced concrete field concretes due to construction machinery or heavy tonnage truck movements. When these deformations reach a level that prevents the operation of heavy machinery or the movement of trucks, production must be suspended and the deformed slabs must be repaired.

During these stoppages, both serious budgets are spent and serious economic losses are experienced due to production stoppages. Post-tensioned slab on grounds do not require any maintenance and repair throughout their lifetime.