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I would like to get your expert opinion regarding effects of fire on post-tensioned (PT) slab system supported by PT beams. Recently one of the newly malls in middle east region got fire (During finishing phase of project) and the fire badly affected the PT slab as well as the...
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I have a question related to strengthening design of mostly concrete members. For example if we have a beam or column or slab having deficient strength and we want to reinforce it using FRP wrapping / plates etc or by steel plate bonding or by increasing the section size, then...
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I am having a project where I need to strengthen the RCC beams which are taking new loading from planted columns as clearly visible (in yellow) in attached image. As this will be my first strengthening "design" project so my questions are as follows:
1. Should I request for...
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I am looking for a code or reference document or any technical approval from any renowned body regarding procedure for cutting of PT tendons. There are many situations in which due to certain changes in building layout (mostly related to MEP / HVAC services) we need to do coring...
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I am having to design an oil & gas platform structure supporting a vessel equipment. As per the loading table and requirements given by the consultant, we need to input the "Temperature loads".
I was wondering how to do an input for temperature loads? I haven't applied this loading...
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I am new to PT and my core competency is in the repair and strengthening of RCC structures using various techniques including but not limited to increase of area as well as external FRP bonding. I would like to know what are the courses, manuals, studies etc I need to develop a...
