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External Post-tensioned
Reinforcement Repair
a Design Example Using ACI 562
Slab
Drafting Error - Transposed Bar Sizes in the Beam Schedule Garage Entry
#9 to #6 for the bottom bars in the center span of some podium slab beams
ACI 562 “Standard” using Mandatory Language
1 Assessment 3
Systematically collect
Structural data:
deterioration, damage, Process of determining and judging
geometry, material structural adequacy of the structure
strengths, and history for its intended use – tests, analysis,
determining demands and capacities
Investigation: Systematic collection of Structural
Data - Concrete Strength & Buildings
562-13 & 16, Sect.
6.2.5:
1.Ballast on roof
2.Drifting snow on
roof
3.Mechanical Eq. &
Conc. pads
4.12 in. thick not
14 in. center slab
5.Surveyed slab
elevations show
FND movement
Evaluate data to judge structural adequacy
Computer Analysis – SAP & SAFE - CSI
28-4 36-4
Typ.
Ctr. of Corr.
Int. Col.
Ext. Wall
Podium Beam
Ext. Wall
Int. Col.
We propose to the HOA using ACI 562-13 as our
criteria for the repairs, but need Bldg. Dept.’s approval
Podium Beam
Int. Col.
Podium slab
1. 4.5.2 – assessment
criteria for faulty
construction & repair
using the current code
2. 5.2.5 – anchor load
factor of 1.2
3. 5.5 – load combos for
external reinforcement
4. 6.2 & 6.3 –
investigation &
evaluation
5. 7.9 – Performance
under fire.
Savings on Repairs to the wood framing and
concrete was about $ 9 M using the provisions of
ACI 562-16 ≡ lesser of original or current code
Sets precedent.
Harp Points for P.T. cables
Questions