Post-Tensioned Concrete: Principles and Practice, Third Edition

by K. Dirk Bondy (Author),‎ Bryan Allred (Contributor)

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The book combines history with academic notes for use at the university level, presenting design examples from actual jobs with applications and detailing for the practicing engineer. Chapter 1 tells the history of posttensioned concrete as only Ken Bondy can tell it. Chapters 28 are the notes Dirk Bondy uses to teach Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures at Ucla and Cal PolySan Luis Obispo. Chapters 913 are design examples that address many of the decisions faced by practicing engineers on typical projects. Chapters 1314 cover the art of detailing and observing the construction of posttensioned concrete. This knowledge was obtained over many years of working on our own projects and listening and learning from the the pioneers of posttensioned concrete. Chapter 15 covers the slab on grade industry, which represents more sales of posttensioning tendons than all other posttensioning applications combined. Chapter 16 discusses the challenging application of posttensioningexternal posttensioning.

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services (June 14, 2016)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1483446999
ISBN-13: 978-1483446998
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Kathleen

A textbook that will leave you reaching for a better textbook

October 21, 2017

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This book appears to be geared toward those who already have an understanding of PT design. Although I understand some of the basics, I find myself constantly looking into the ACI manual or other books containing information on PT design as many of the steps found in this text are not explained. For example, an equation may be used without reference as to where it came from and why it is necessary as well as how it might be used differently in different scenarios. Also, the book appears to be written in such a large font with so many spaces between lines that examples cover tens of pages, creating the need to flip back and forth constantly as you try to keep up with the problem being examined, with the lack of references creating an exhausting experience. Lastly, the book itself is not constructed very well, causing more than half of the pages of my text to have already fallen out. Although I plan to keep it as a design aid considering it contains a number of examples, I can not imagine there is not a better book out there for those looking to learn the design practices of post-tensioned concrete.

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Ernesto Barrera

Great book for structural engineers

February 19, 2018

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A must have book for every practicioner structural engineer designing postensioned slabs and buildings.

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Edgar F Martinez

Five Stars

October 9, 2017

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Excellent Reference

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Kenneth B. Bondy

Nothing Like It

December 27, 2012

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First a disclosure: one of the authors is my son. You would probably discover that from our last names. Nonetheless, as a specialist in the design and construction of post-tensioned concrete building structures for 50 years I feel qualified to submit a review. I will keep it as objective as I can :). This book is destined to become the definitive work on the design of post-tensioned concrete buildings for many decades to come. Written by structural engineers who design post-tensioned concrete buildings for a living and teach how to design them at the university level, there has simply never been anything like this book. It is an outstanding textbook with a crystal-clear presentation of indeterminate design and analysis fundamentals. But it is much more than a textbook. It is also an outstanding resource for the practicing structural engineer, with numerous design examples (including a chapter on seismic diaphragm design) and a chapter on the mitigation of restraint-to-shortening effects, a critical part of the design of any post-tensioned building but rarely addressed in writing. A highly unique and valuable chapter is presented on construction issues and structural observations, and finally chapters addressing two of the more exotic applications of post-tensioning, post-tensioned slabs-on-ground and externally applied post-tensioning for strengthening and repair. This book should be in every university classroom where prestressed concrete is taught, and it should be on the bookshelf of every structural engineering firm designing, or even thinking about designing, post-tensioned concrete buildings.

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Jim Cagley

A Practioner's Opinion

January 3, 2013

Format: Paperback

This book is truly one of a kind. Over my 50+ year career as a Practicing Structural Engineer, I have had the opportunity to both use and review a large number of Reinforced Concrete texts. To the best of my knowledge there has never been a book written by practicing structural engineers for practicing structural engineers on the subject of how to design post-tensioned concrete structures. The authors of this book design post-tensioned buildings for a living and teach how to design them at a university level. I am just "blown away" by the discussions of mats, seismic diaphragms, restraint to shortening, construction issues and external post-tensioning. These discussions just don't exist anywhere else in the published world. This book is not only a text which should be used in teaching the design of prestressed concrete but should also be on the bookshelf of every practicing structural engineer who designs or considers designing a post-tensioned concrete building. The graphics and down to earth explanations make this book a truly unique resource for practicing structural engineers and those who are studying to become practicing structural engineers.

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ptengr

Your First & Final Reference For Unbonded Post-Tensioned Buildings

January 2, 2013

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I designed my first post-tensioned concrete building in 1965 and have been intimately involved with post-tensioned structures ever since. Never in all those years have I seen a document that has so clearly defined all aspects of the design and construction of post-tensioned buildings. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!
This book is a must have for every Engineer or Engineering student that has designed or is contemplating the design of a post-tensioned building.
Other reviewers have gone into depth describing the design elements covered. I would like to add that the many photos and the material covered in Chapters 1, 2, 13, 14 & 16 alone will justify the use of the book by any contractor, inspector or workman involved in the construction of any post-tensioned building. It will give them invaluable insights into why and how the building is to be built and why the details presented in a properly developed set of construction documents are necessary.

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Greg Chacos

The PT book to keep.

December 27, 2012

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This book should be on the desk of every teacher, student, practitioner, and supervisor involved with post-tensioned buildings. The authors are experienced practitioners and lecturers who present the fundamentals in a clear and focused manner. Basic structural systems are presented, as well as discussions of seismic issues, mat foundations, and mitigation of restrained shrinkage problems. Photos of common details are presented with explanation of why some work and others do not. Inclusion of a section on moment distribution is a bold and masterful stroke. That old war-horse is unmatched for gaining an intuitive knowledge of how continuous structures act, and for developing preliminary designs and for checking final designs. This book will be your best friend for a long time.

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