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 - Couverture souple

Inniss, Brendon

 
9783659348785: 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
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ISBN 10 : 3659348783 ISBN 13 : 9783659348785
Editeur : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2013

Synopsis

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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À propos de l?auteur

A Trinidad born structural engineer with over 10 years experience in the industry, received his post graduate training at the University of the West Indies and opted to do his Masters Thesis on the rapid growth and application of the post-tension slab on grade technology, which was very popular on the island during the period between 2004 and 2008

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Éditeur
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2013
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3659348783
ISBN 13 
9783659348785
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
60
Coordonnées du fabricant
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