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Create more flexible buildings
The most effective post tensioning saves you money as you build. It
allows you to use thinner concrete and longer spans between supports
while incorporating first-class durability. These efficiencies increase
floor space and the number of storeys available to your development.
Active reinforcement improves versatility, prevents cracked concrete
and builds in singular stress-bearing capacity. It helps you overcome
site and design constraints.
Post-tensioned buildings can also be adapted in the future for
increased load-bearing or change of use.
Why post tensioning matters
■ Thin slabs and columnless spaces give architects freedom to
innovate.
■ Thinner concrete slabs mean more space to build additional floors
and therefore higher rental potential.
■ Amount of concrete and reinforcement needed is reduced 20-40%
over conventional concrete slabs, minimising dead load.
■ Post tension slabs are quicker and more economical to build.
■ Demand for post tensioned slabs is soaring worldwide as architects,
engineers and developers discover its qualities.
Expert post tensioning can also reduce harmful environmental impacts
by more than 40% for spans exceeding 10 metres, research shows.
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