Post-Tensioning
Post-tensioned slab/beam design with friction and elastic losses
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Section Width | mm |
| Section Depth | mm |
| Span | mm |
| Strand Area | mm² |
| Strand Ultimate Strength | MPa |
| Concrete Strength | MPa |
| Dead Load (incl. self-wt) | kN/m |
| Live Load | kN/m |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Post-Tensioning calculator do?
- Post-tensioned slab/beam design with friction and elastic losses. It references SBC 304 (Saudi Code for Concrete Structures).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Post-Tensioning calculator use?
- The Post-Tensioning calculator references SBC 304 (Saudi Code for Concrete Structures).
- What inputs does the Post-Tensioning calculator need?
- The Post-Tensioning calculator takes 8 inputs: Section Width (mm), Section Depth (mm), Span (mm), Strand Area (mm²), Strand Ultimate Strength (MPa), Concrete Strength (MPa), Dead Load (incl. self-wt) (kN/m), Live Load (kN/m).
- Is the Post-Tensioning calculator verified?
- Post-Tensioning is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.