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Joseph Touriri - Civil Engineer and Founder of Tension ONE LLC

Joseph Touriri

Civil Engineer
Post-Tension Specialist
Founder & Principal Engineer
Tension ONE LLC
Dallas, Texas

About the Author

Joseph Touriri is the founder of Tension ONE LLC and a Civil Engineer specialized in post-tensioned concrete slab systems. He combines strong structural theory with on-site execution experience to support contractors, engineers, and developers through accurate calculations, clear tendon layouts, and practical engineering guidance.

Before focusing on the Texas market, Joseph worked for several years in the private sector on complex projects across Africa and Europe. This international exposure allowed him to handle demanding structural designs, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and deliver reliable documentation for high-stakes projects.

At Tension ONE LLC, Joseph now offers freelance engineering services, technical consulting, and specialized tools such as calculation sheets and engineering resources. Through the Tension ONE blog, he shares detailed explanations, project-based examples, and best practices to help professionals better understand post-tension slab behavior and design.

Areas of Expertise

  • Post-Tension Slab Design – serviceability and ultimate limit state checks, deflection and cracking control.
  • Structural Calculations – load analysis, unbalanced moments, punching shear verification, and detailing.
  • Tendon Layout & Profiling – practical tendon routing for slabs, beams, and transfer elements.
  • Field Execution & Follow-Up – coordinating stressing operations, elongation checks, and as-built documentation.

Publications and Contributions

Joseph writes in-depth technical articles, design walkthroughs, and step-by-step guides on post-tension engineering for the Tension ONE blog. Future updates to this page will include a list of featured articles authored by Joseph as the content library grows.