Title:
Punching of Post-Tensioned Slabs—Tests and Codes
Author(s):
Ricardo J. C. Silva, Paul E. Regan, and Guilherme S. S. A. Melo
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
104
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
123-132
Keywords:
flat plates; post-tensioned slabs; punching.
DOI:
10.14359/18524
Date:
3/1/2007
Abstract:
The treatments of punching at interior supports of post-tensioned slabs given in ACI 318-02, Eurocode 2, and the FIP recommendations are presented. Sixteen new tests are reported and their results, together with those from 24 tests in the literature, are compared with the predictions from the three codes. Conclusions are drawn on the general adequacy of the design methods and on possible improvements.