When it comes to constructing flat roofs, using steel in the right way is essential to ensure strength, durability, and ...

July 14, 2025 1:46 am - When working with post-tensioned concrete, safety and precision are critical. Post-tensioned (PT) slabs are reinforced with h ...

For the 14m clear spans, which constitute 80% of the building floor area, a standard 365mm-deep flat-slab version of solid post-tensioned reinforced concrete floor slab was used. But for those areas ...

Post tensioning is used widely in bridges, elevated slabs (parking structures and residential or commercial buildings), residential foundations, walls, and columns. The system has a number of benefits ...

Post-tensioned reinforced concrete – Yup, that’s a mouthful. Most insurance professionals are familiar with conventional reinforced concrete (rebar) used to construct slabs, walls, columns and ...

Standard reinforcing steel rods have a tensile strength of about 40,000 PSI. You should be able to see immediately it’s a good idea to use steel in concrete slabs!

You don't need to be concerned about that for most residential work around your home. If you're pouring a 5-inch-thick slab for a driveway, sidewalk or patio, just be sure there are at least 1.5 ...