Post-Tensioning Applications In Foundations

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In high-rise buildings, buildings manufactured in poor ground conditions and buildings carrying large loads, foundation thicknesses reach 3-4 m and approximately 60% of the total amount of concrete and iron is used in foundations.

With the use of post-tensioning systems, foundation thicknesses can be reduced and significant savings in reinforcement and concrete can be achieved due to the reduced foundation thickness.

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In addition, by reducing the building load by using post-tensioning systems in buildings to be constructed in bad ground conditions, savings can also be achieved in ground improvement works to be carried out under the foundation.

In a foundation structure to be built with post-tensioning systems, the isolation problem, which poses a serious problem for the structure, can be solved more easily since post-tensioning systems are crack-free systems.