Category Archives: Post Tension

5 Facts about Post Tensioning

Posted on January 8, 2010 by Neel Khosa

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 … Continue reading →

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Download: Stressing Elongation Form

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Neel Khosa

Please download AMSYSCO’s ‘Master Stressing Record’ 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. … Continue reading →

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Unbonded Post Tensioning – Protection

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Neel Khosa

Lately, a lot of focus has been given to the technical aspects of unbonded post-tensioning systems.  At times, however, 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 … Continue reading →

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