This course explains the basic concepts and methods of prestressed concrete design. Attendees will work through the design of a simple prestressed concrete rectangular beam of a building. Both straight strand and harped-strand design will be covered in the example, exposing participants to realistic design conditions. The course is based on ACI 318-14, ASCE-7 (2010), and IBC (2015).

• As a result of completing this course participants will have an understanding of the benefits of the use of prestressed concrete as a design method and the basic equation of prestressing.
• As a result of completing this course participants will be able to identify the difference between pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete.
• As a result of completing this course participants will be familiar with the methods and practices of girder fabrication and the methods used to lower tensile stresses.
• As a result of completing this course participants will have an understanding of the properties of the basic materials used for prestressed concrete.