Post-Tensioning Applications In Foundations
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.
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.