Episode 98 - Post-Tensioned Concrete with Ryan Musgrove

About this episode

This episode features Ryan Musgrove discussing post-tensioned concrete design and its advantages over conventional systems.

This episode is brought to you by CalcBook — the modern way to perform and document your structural calculations. Visit calcbook.com and use promo code SEPOD for 50% off your first three months. Episode Summary:In this episode of The Structural Engineering Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Musgrove from Kramer Gehlen & Associates to dive into the world of post-tensioned (PT) concrete design. Ryan walks us through the fundamentals of PT systems, their advantages over conventional reinforced concrete, and what engineers should consider when designing and detailing these systems in the field. We discuss everything from tendon layout and serviceability checks to construction sequencing, stressing operations, and long-term deflection control. Ryan also shares some of the most common mistakes he sees in PT design and how clear communication between the engineer, detailer, and contractor can make or break a project. Whether you’re new to PT or have years of experience designing slabs and podium decks, this episode offers insights you can apply to your next project. Topics Covered:- Basics of post-tensioned concrete and how it differs from mild-reinforced systems - Design considerations for…

People in this episode

Hosts: Zach, Max

Guest: Ryan Musgrove

Topics covered

• post-tensioned concrete
• design considerations
• construction challenges
• engineering communication
• deflection control

Keywords

• post-tensioned concrete
• structural engineering
• tendon layout
• construction sequencing
• deflection control

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Organizations: Kramer Gehlen & Associates

Products: CalcBook

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