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    The document discusses a post-tensioned waffle slab solution used for the extension of the Neeta City Shopping Centre. Key constraints included minimizing construction noise to not disturb nearby businesses, and keeping the weight of the new floor below the capacity of the existing slab. A post-tensioned waffle slab was designed that isolated the new floor from the existing one, reducing noise through eliminating the need for dowels and scabbing. Challenges around column connections, hanging loads, and irregular geometry were addressed through collaboration between the contractor, consultant and specialist contractor.

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    The document discusses a post-tensioned waffle slab solution used for the extension of the Neeta City Shopping Centre. Key constraints included minimizing construction noise to not disturb nearby businesses, and keeping the weight of the new floor below the capacity of the existing slab. A post-tensioned waffle slab was designed that isolated the new floor from the existing one, reducing noise through eliminating the need for dowels and scabbing. Challenges around column connections, hanging loads, and irregular geometry were addressed through collaboration between the contractor, consultant and specialist contractor.

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    Collaboration and Innoviation in Post-Tensioned Waffle Slab

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    The document discusses a post-tensioned waffle slab solution used for the extension of the Neeta City Shopping Centre. Key constraints included minimizing construction noise to not disturb nearby businesses, and keeping the weight of the new floor below the capacity of the existing slab. A post-tensioned waffle slab was designed that isolated the new floor from the existing one, reducing noise through eliminating the need for dowels and scabbing. Challenges around column connections, hanging loads, and irregular geometry were addressed through collaboration between the contractor, consultant and specialist contractor.

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    Collaboration and Innovation in a

    Post-Tensioned Waffle Slab.


    Neeta City Shopping Centre
    Shaun Sullivan

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Introduction
    Collaborative Effort between
    Contractor, Consultant & Specialist
    Contractor

    A Solution to your Weighty Problem


    A Post Tensioned Waffle Slab
    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Project Overview
    Extension and refurbishment of the Neeta City Shopping Center,
    Fairfield
    Existing 1st Floor car-park converted to a new Big W Store.
    Approx 5800m2
    New Floor 300 to 400mm above the existing car-park floor.
    Floor Live Load increased from 3kPa to 5KPa / 10kPa

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Project Constraints
    Operating Woolworths supermarket in floor below +
    carpark over
    No space beneath could be used for construction
    No significant construction noise during business hours.
    Weight of new floor less than slab capacity.
    Relatively long spans & falls in carpark

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    External Upstand
    Remained

    Kerbs & Planter


    Upstand Removed

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Existing Risers

    Stormwater pipes
    through slab

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Conforming RC Scheme
    New waffle slab composite with existing PT floor
    Dowels @ 250cts
    & scabbling
    existing concrete

    Reinf. Mat typ +


    extra bars at
    columns

    Locate existing tendons


    Styrene void formers
    Ribs @ 1600max cts

    Existing Tendons

    PLAN
    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Construction Noise
    Approx 30,000 Dowels & 8000m of 200wide scabbling
    Scabbling and drilling outside business hours. Costly and timely!
    Night

    Local
    Residents

    Day

    Woolworths Trading
    Hours

    Limited time to perform noisy work!

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Night

    Local
    Residents

    Alternative PT Scheme
    Post-tensioned waffle slab
    Isolated from the existing floor surface.
    Connection to Existing Columns by Dowels
    Temporary IJ to existing columns to allow movement.

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Typical Scheme Details

    200 wide ribs @ 1500 cts


    Joint locations reflect existing slab
    90mm thick RC slab between ribs
    Pour strips for stressing access
    Bond breaker to existing slab

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Core Connections
    Bars epoxied into core
    Sleeved for movement
    10mm isolation to
    existing slab

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Why Isolate?
    Typical Slab Columns deflect to accommodate PT force

    As slab is poured directly on existing, columns cannot deflect - posttensioned force lost

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Column Connections
    Column Reinf. Located
    Oversized holes cores
    Tapered isolation gap
    (preformed metal mesh)
    Grouted at 56 days

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Column Connections

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Back of House Hanging Load


    Wider ribs (extra DL) required
    in 10KPa area
    Unable to prop from below
    Load hung from carpark slab
    over
    Reidbar threaded
    reinforcement & plates

    Carpark

    New Slab
    Existing Slab
    Woolworths

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Back of House Hanging Load

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Hanging Support
    Very long span in 10Kpa area
    Unable to span with available
    depth
    Room underneath slab not
    available
    Blade column introduced

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Curved Beam
    Irregular column grid
    Extra concrete and DL
    required to span
    Composite section used
    similar to RC scheme

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

    Summary
    PT solution eliminated significant amount of
    construction noise.
    Minimal disturbances to existing tenancies
    Savings in construction time.
    Challenges solved through collaboration of
    interested parties
    Thankyou

    Structural Systems (Northern) Pty Ltd

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