ACI SP-231:2005 PDF Download

ACI SP-231:2005 is a collection of papers that discuss the historic advancements in prestressed concrete over the past 50 years. The topics covered in this volume include the early use of prestressed concrete by industry pioneers in Europe and the United States, development of construction techniques and design standards, and the use of innovative materials such as self-consolidating concrete and fiber-reinforced polymers.

The table of contents provides a glimpse into the diverse range of subjects covered in this standard. Some of the topics covered include the contributions of Gustave Mangel to the development of prestressed concrete, early applications of prestressed concrete in the United Kingdom, and a historical review of prestressed concrete through patents. Other topics include the development of unbonded post-tensioning tendons, rational determination of friction losses in post-tensioned construction, and innovations in prestressed concrete pavement.