End Block PDF
End Block PDF
End Block PDF
(SAB 4323)
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Introduction
In post-tensioned construction, the prestressing
force is transferred to the concrete through
relatively small anchorage plates behind the
anchorage by bearing. This results in a very high
concrete bearing stress behind the anchorage
plate.
Failure of anchorage zone is perhaps the most
common cause of problems arising during
construction.
Such failures are difficult and expensive to repair
and might require replacement of the entire
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Introduction
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Stress Distribution
The prestressing force in a tendon is applied
through the anchorages as a concentrated
force
By St Venants principle, the stress distribution
in a member is reasonably uniform away from
the anchorage, but in the region of the
anchorage itself (DRegion) the stress
distribution within the concrete is complex
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Stress Distribution
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Stress Distribution
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Stress Distribution
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Stress Distribution
It is sufficiently accurate to consider the resultant of these
stresses, Fbst
At SLS, Fbst is assumed to act in a region extending from 0.2yo
to 2yo
The value of Fbst as a proportion of Pi may be found from
Table 4.7 BS 8110 as shown below
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Design for Bursting Force
For post-tensioned members with unbonded
tendons, area of reinforcement is design at ULS
given by Fbst / 0.87fy, where Fbst is obtained
from Table 4.7 BS 8110
Where an end block contains several anchorages,
it should be divided into a series of symmetrically
loaded prisms and then each prism treated as a
separate end block. Additional reinforcement
should be provided around the whole group of
anchorages to maintain overall equilibrium
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Example 9-1
Design the end block reinforcement for the following bonded post-
tensioned beam. A prestressing force of 1055 kN is applied by a single
tendon. Take e = 0 at supports.
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Solution
Try the size of bearing plate = 200 mm x 300 mm
In the vertical direction,
ypo = 300/2 = 150 mm; yo = 600/2 = 300 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.5 > 0.3
Fbst = 1055 ( 0.32 0.3 (150/300) ) = 179.35 kN
In the horizontal direction,
ypo = 200/2 = 100 mm; yo = 400/2 = 200 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.5 >0.3
Fbst = 1055 ( 0.32 0.3 (100/200) ) = 179.35 kN
As = 179.35 x 1000 / 200 = 896.75 mm2
Use T12 - 2 legs, As = 113 mm2;
No of links = 896.75/113 = 7.9, use 8
Provide 8 T12 through a distance of 600 mm (2yo)
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Example 9-2
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Solution
Individual Prism (150 mm x 250 mm)
In the vertical direction,
ypo = 75/2 = 37.5 mm; yo = 250/2 = 125 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.3 = 0.3
Fbst = 500 ( 0.32 0.3 (37.5/125) ) = 115 kN
In the horizontal direction,
ypo = 75/2 = 32.5 mm; yo = 150/2 = 75 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.43 > 0.3
Fbst = 500 ( 0.32 0.3 (37.5/75) ) = 85 kN
Max Fbst = 115 kN
As = 115 x 1000 / 200 = 575 mm2
Use T10 2 leg, As = 157 mm sq; No of links = 575/157 = 3.7, use 4
Provide 4 T10 through a distance of 250 mm (2yo)
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Solution
Overall Prism (350 mm x 750 mm)
Equivalent 2ypo = (6 x 75 x 75)1/2 = 184 mm
In the horizontal direction,
ypo = 184/2 = 92 mm; yo = 350/2 = 175 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.53>0.3
Fbst = 6 x 500 ( 0.32 0.3 (92/175) ) = 486 kN
In the vertical direction,
ypo = 184/2 = 92 mm; yo = 750/2 = 375 mm ; ypo/yo = 0.25 < 0.3
Fbst = 6 x 500 x 0.23 = 690 kN
Max Fbst = 690 kN
As = 690 x 1000 / 200 = 3450 mm2
Use T16 2 leg, As = 402 mm2; No of links = 3450/402 = 8.5, use 9
Provide 9T16 through a distance of 750 mm (2yo)
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Detailing of Reinforcement
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Detailing Examples
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Detailing Examples
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Detailing Examples
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