Prestressed and Post-Tensioned Demolition
Overview of the demolition engineering considerations for prestressed and post-tensioned structures with illustrative case studies.
Webinar Overview
- Prestressed and post-tensioned structure overview
- Demolition methodology considerations
- Engineering analysis considerations for both structure types
- Structural evaluation
- Third-party checking considerations
Case Studies
- Regent Street Flyover, Leeds
- Old Slade Lane
- Hunterscombe
- Glenferness Footbridge
Takeaways:
- Importance of fully understanding existing pre and post-tensioning systems
- Need to conduct structural evaluations for changing load conditions
- Ensuring checker competence with post-tensioning
