SERVICES
POST TENSION
Mimar is an authorized partner of Design and Build Company for the Kingdom of Bahrain( Design, Supply and Supervision to accomplish the best quality post tension solutions). We provide governments, real estate developers, consultants and contratctors with unique services through all of the process stages. Post tension has been used worldwide for more than 60 years and has proven good performance due to many factors, which made it widely considered in the world of construction.
Benefits of Post Tension Slab:
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On site post tensioning of cables and after concreting which eliminate lifting of Precast concrete hollow core units.
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Adaptability of any size or shape of a slab with irregular distribution of columns.
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Reduces the own weight of concrete slabs to the minimum.
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Reduces the amount of normal steel.
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Minimizing the deflection effect due to the reversed effect of post tensioning.
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Crack free concrete can be designed to achieve water tight concrete especially for humid areas increasing by that, the durability of concrete and being less vulnerable to salt attack from humidity which causes corrosion of steel rebar.
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Better performance of the building under horizontal loading condition due to reduced own weight of the structure.
Where to use:
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Slab on Grade for factories and airborne storage and maintenance structures.
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Beams and Solid Slabs.
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Bridges.
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Raft Foundations.
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Transfer Slabs or Beams
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Car Parking Buildings.
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Water Tanks.
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Special Structures.
Post Tensioning Wedges Installed
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