Field-Seating Fixed End Anchor

By admin, on July 1st, 2010%

Occasionally, an ironworker will need to “field-seat” a fixed-end anchor to an unbonded post-tensioning tendon.  This may be required for the following reasons:

Lack of stressing access on one side of a double-end stressed tendon.
Incorrect tendon configuration at elevation differences (ex. parking ramps)

If an ironworker is in one of these situations, then they must use the proper . . . → Read More: Field-Seating Fixed End Anchor

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Unbonded Post Tensioning Checklist for Corrosion Prevention

By admin, on April 27th, 2010%

AMSYSCO hopes that this checklist will help Structural Engineers and Concrete Contractors mitigate potential corrosion issues on future Post-Tensioning projects. . . . → Read More: Unbonded Post Tensioning Checklist for Corrosion Prevention

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Download: Stressing Elongation Form

By admin, on November 11th, 2009%

Please download AMSYSCO’s ‘Master Stressing Record’ (Click here to download).  The form is used for recording elongations for Unbonded Post Tensioning.

This form is for Inspectors and Installers certified by the Post Tensioning Institute.  Check out our VIDEO  for the basics in stressing post tensioning tendons.

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Unbonded Post Tensioning – Protection

By rkhosa, on October 12th, 2009%

the construction team must not forget the basic performance issues involved with post tensioning. In particular, the proper protection of unbonded post-tensioning tendons is fundamental to prevent corrosion. . . . → Read More: Unbonded Post Tensioning – Protection

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