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Transfer Plates / Beams

In buildings it is sometimes needed to transfer, at a certain level, some of the vertical loads to other alignments in order to obtain bigger spans at the lower levels. In this way, a more economic structure, with smaller column or wall spacing’s can be envisaged for the upper floors, while at the lower levels, in particular at the ground level, bigger inter-column distances can be adopted. This is often the case at office buildings or hotels where lobbies and other facilities require more open space.

The transition from the smallest grid structures to larger column spacing is done by means of a transfer structure (with beams or slabs).

In order to transmit the high concentrated forces from the columns or wall, that have no continuity to the foundations, the transfer structures require considerable rigidity and strength. The design of the transfer system is dependant not only on the flexural behavior (resistance and deformability), but, in general, is considerably influenced by shear or punching resistance.

Due to the considerably high forces involved, the transition structure usually requires large depths and great amounts of reinforcement. Post-tensioning is obviously, in these cases, a very effective way to reduce both depth and reinforcement content.

The arrangement is simplified, making it possible to have top, bottom and face reinforcements kept nearly as any standard case. Prestressing also provides a positive measure against early age shrinkage cracking in concrete.

The tendon layout may be based on draped tendons or on top and bottom layers of horizontal tendons. In the first case, apart from the favorable effects of load balancing, an important contribution for the shear or punching resistance is obtained by the inclined component of the cables near the supports.

Considering the usually small slenderness’s of these structures and the type of loads applied (concentrated loads) the shear resistance should normally be modeled by a combination of concrete arches and struts with the tension ties provided by the post-tensioning and general reinforcement.

When the transfer structures thickness is considerably high (2.5m to 5m) it is usual to adopt a multiple layer construction concept.

Few of our Projects



  • Classic Mall - Chennai

    CLIENT: M/S Classic Mall Development Company Pvt Ltd
    CONSULTANT: M/S Prasad Consultants
    CONTRACTOR: M/S JMC Projects
    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate carries 12 storey tower on top of it
    * P.T area is 6900Sqm.




  • Westinn - Pune

    CLIENT: Classic city Investments Pvt Ltd
    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate carries 8 storey hotel with flat slab system.
    * P.T area is 80000Sqm.



  • Kapil Tower - Hyderabad

    CLIENT: M/S Classic Mall Development Company Pvt Ltd
    CONSULTANT: M/S Prasad Consultants

    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate that supports 13 floors on it
    * P.T area is 15,876 Sq.ft.



  • Delhi One - Delhi

    CONSULTANT: Vintech Consultant
    CONTRACTOR: L&T constructions
    STATUS: IN PROGRESS

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate supporting 32 / 37 / 42 storey residential towers on it.
    * In addition it has 2 five star hotels / 4 commercial office towers.
    * P.T area is 70000 Sqm



  • Le-Meridian - Coimbatore

    CLIENT: M/s. Appu Hotels
    CONSULTANT: Mr. Alex Jacob, Chennai
    CONTRACTOR: M/s. URC constructions
    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * PT Design and Execution of Banquet Hall.
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component
    * Span of the girder is 30mtr consist of floating column on it for rooms.
    * It consist of swimming pool which is designed for 3000 kg/m2



  • Romell Aether - Mumbai

    CONSULTANT: Romell Aether
    CLIENT: Romell Group
    STATUS: IN PROGRESS

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate that supports 35 floors on it
    * P.T area is 4500 Sq.ft.




  • Kohinoor Square - Mumbai

    CONTRACTOR: L&T
    CONSULTANT: Sterling Engineering Consultancy
    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Girder & Slab
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer Girder & Slab
    * It is a special project as the girder is constructed at 45th floor of the structure.
    * It is considered as the tallest commercial tower in India.



  • Vasant Oasis - Mumbai

    CLIENT: M/s Neepa Real Estates
    CONSULTANT: J W Consultants
    STATUS: IN PROGRESS

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Plate
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT transfer plate
    * Transfer plate carries 28 floors on top of it



  • Acropolis - Kolkata

    CLIENT: M/S Merlin Projects
    CONSULTANT: M/S Edifice Consultants pvt ltd
    STATUS: COMPLETED

    Project Description:
    * Design of PT – Transfer Beam & Slab
    * Supply and installation of Post – Tensioning component for the PT Transfer Beam & slab
    * Transfer Beam is constructed at 6th floor