Post-Tensioned Concrete

Post-Tensioned concrete has been found to be economical and effective in the construction of tennis courts. Post-Tensioned concrete courts provide the additional advantages of reducing or eliminating control joints, and resisting and controlling cracking, as a result of the compression induced into the concrete by the steel prestressing tendons.

Concrete provides a sturdy, durable playing surface that will withstand abuse and is less susceptible to the effects of climate (heat, cold, rain, etc) than asphalt.

A post-tensioned concrete court slab will typically have a higher flexural capacity as compared to a slab of the same thickness reinforced with non-prestressed reinforcing steel (rebar) or heavy mesh. The use of single-strand unbonded tendons is a very cost effective method of reinforcing concrete slabs.

Post-Tensioned concrete is the preferred method for new construction and rebuilding of existing tennis courts. Post-tensioning concrete provides the best long term value for the following reasons:

• Ability to span unstable soils
• Increased resistance to settling and/or heaving
• Eliminates cold joints around net posts and fence posts.
• More controlled slope for drainage
• Stable and attractive edge.
• Eliminates the potential liability from structural cracking
• Ability to reconstruct over existing courts without any major excavation or transporting of material.

Step By Step Process Of Post Tension Concrete With The Classic Turf System