Yearly Archives: 2010
History of the Post-Tensioning Manual
Currently, the Post-Tensioning Manual is in its 6th Edition (2006, first printing) and is published by the Post-Tensioning Institute (Technical Advisory Board committee). The Prestressed Concrete Institute (Post-Tension committee) published the 1st edition of the Post-Tensioning Manual in 1972. Thereafter, the Post-Tensioning Institute published … Continue reading
Field-Seating Fixed End Anchor
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 … Continue reading
PTI Certified Plant – Amsysco 2010
AMSYSCO, Inc. passed its first unannounced Plant Inspection in May 2010 conducted by the Post-Tensioning Institute. A copy of the current PTI certification can be viewed PTI-Plant-Inspection-2010.01-–-Amsysco HERE. Related Links: AMSYSCO Certified Plant for past year’s certificates (1989-2009) ____________________________________________ Copyright © 2010 … Continue reading