The Use of Post-Tensioned Slab on Grade Technology in Trinidad : A detailed Study of the Value Engineering Solutions Proposed Using the PTi Method for Foundation Design & Construction

Language: English

Published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2013

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Expansive clays. Known to Trinidadians as 'Sappotee' clays are notorious for causing much distress to private domestic and commercial structures built in the south and central regions of the island. To counteract this phenomenon geotechnical engineers would typically recommend expensive, deep foundations even if the building is classified as a light-weight structure. The construction sector was booming and the government housing sector was in overdrive with its 'Affordable Homes For All' programme. The construction of these simple, light-weight structures on expansive clays was plagued with delays due to building during the rainy season and this quickly became a nightmare to local contractors. However, the dismal setting did have a silver lining. An engineer lead contracting firm decided to master the PTi based technology, become a certified installer and burst onto the scene with an attractive value engineering solution. Contractors became very receptive to the alternate approach and many of them were able to recover the losses incurred time-wise, rescue their projects and save a substantial amount money in the process. …

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Title
The Use of Post-Tensioned Slab on Grade Technology in Trinidad : A detailed Study of the Value Engineering Solutions Proposed Using the PTi Method for Foundation Design & Construction
Author
Brendon Inniss
Publisher
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Publication year
2013
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Neu
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Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
3659348783
ISBN 13
9783659348785
Item weight
107 grams
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220x150x5 mm

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