Tag Archives: stressing
Missed Stressing Operation
Q: What happens if you forgot to stress an unbonded post-tensioning tendon at the construction joint and have already poured the subsequent pour? A: The most preferred option is to stress the tendon in the subsequent pour. However, the following … Continue reading
Video : Stressing Unbonded Post Tension Tendon
This short video show the stressing an unbonded post-tensioning tendon with a hydraulic jack (8-inch stroke). This tendon was roughly 130 feet long so it required two strokes. The elongation for a 100-foot-long tendon is roughly 8 inches. Refer to … Continue reading
Video : Applying paint mark for Tendon Elongation
This short clip shows how to apply paint-marks prior to stressing of post-tension tendons. It’s recommended to use a straight-edge, metal to help with elongation measurements. Refer to the Post-Tensioning Institute’s “Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Single-Strand Tendons” Chapter 7 … Continue reading