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Post-Tensioned Slabs: Benefits, Challenges, and Questions

A photo showing the tendons and reinforcement within the post-tensioned slab, prior to pouring of the concrete

Robert Lockhart, a senior engineer in Manchester, sharing his knowledge and experience on post-tensioned slabs. Post-tensioned (PT) slabs offer significant advantages for modern construction. By enabling longer spans and thinner floor plates, they reduce structural depth and give architects greater flexibility in design. In recent projects, I’ve seen PT systems to be invaluable in resolving […]