Yearly Archives: 2010
VIDEO: Plastic Extrusion of PC Strand for Unbonded Post-Tensioning
This video shows the Plastic Extrusion process for Unbonded Post-Tensioning. Raw materials include steel PC Strand, corrosion-inhibiting Post Tensioning coating and HDPE plastic with color concentrate. The steel strand is moving at over 200 feet per minute in the extrusion … Continue reading
Commercial Construction 2010
As 2008 and 2009 are behind us and 2010 is still young, I thought to share my insights with the reader about the Commercial Construction industry. COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION (2008-2009) 2009 was a year that most in the construction industry would … Continue reading
5 Facts about Post Tensioning
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