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Post tension slab-Slab On Grade- Building pad drops

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KB2016

Structural
Aug 10, 2014
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Hi,

I am designing a slab on ground post-tension slab for an apartment building. Size of the pad 38'x175'. Building pad contains about 8 apartments. Each apartment drops about 8", which makes 4'-8" drop at one end of the pad. What's the best approach I should take to design and economically feasible?
Do I design each apartment individually (38x22)? Or suggest client for three segments(drop).
I never had experience designing any building pad ( post-tension) drops like this. I really appreciate your valuable input. Thanks - KB
 
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rapt, thanks for your reply. I agree with you but PT by owner's Choice.
 
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