5 Facts about Post Tensioning

By rkhosa, on January 8th, 2010%

Here are 10 facts about Unbonded Post Tensioning.

1. One tendon consists of:

A high-strength steel strand (ASTM-416) PT coating (“grease”) Plastic sheathing (HDPE) Watch our YouTube video about how to make a PT tendon.

2.  The high-strength steel strand has 6-wires braided around 1 king-wire (total of 7-wires).  The “braiding-action” helps to strengthen the steel, similiar to hair.

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Download: Stressing Elongation Form

By admin, on November 11th, 2009%

The form is used for recording elongations for Unbonded Post Tensioning. . . . → Read More: Download: Stressing Elongation Form

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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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VIDEO: Field Friction Test for Post Tension Tendons

By admin, on October 7th, 2009%

This educational video shows the process for determining the Friction Coefficients in unbonded post-tensioning. . . . → Read More: VIDEO: Field Friction Test for Post Tension Tendons

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