Post Tensioned Concrete Slab Pour
The 8-Hour Pour: Engineering the Sheats-Goldstein Infinity Court
The following time-lapse depicts a recent continuous 8-hour concrete pour for a
To ensure structural integrity, the concrete is poured in a single, continuous session so the slab hardens as a uniform, monolithic solid. Once the material reaches a specific compressive strength—typically around 3000 psi—the internal post-tension cables are hydraulically stressed. This process essentially "pre-loads" the slab, allowing it to achieve the dramatic, gravity-defying spans and thin profiles required for the
Project Team:
Architect:
Nicholson Architects Structural Engineer: Andrew Nasser, Omnispan Corporation
Construction: Ostermann Construction
- Goldstein Tennis Court
- Hollywood Reporter Article - "infinity tennis court"
Stressing the Cables – The next phase of the post-tensioning process.
awaiting for next video!)
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