Yearly Archives: 2010
Post-Tensioning Institute : Certified Plant
AMSYSCO, Inc. is proud to enter it’s 20th year as a PTI-Certified Plant for Unbonded Post-Tensioning. AMSYSCO, Inc. has operated in one of the longest standing PTI-Certified Plants in the world – if not the longest, in good standing. Our manufacturing plant strives to have a … Continue reading
AMSYSCO Post-Tension : LEED Radius Map
The map below shows AMSYSCO, Inc.’s 500-mile radius for LEED projects. Please use it to assess whether we can benefit your Post-Tensioned concrete project. Depending on your project’s location, we provide LEED Credits for steel in: MR4.1 Recycled Content MR5.1 … Continue reading
Material Properties of Post-Tension Strands
The following is a list of basic formulas for 270 ksi, 7-wire Prestressing steel strand (per ASTM-A416) used in Post-Tensioned concrete. _______________________________ Assume 0.5″ diameter strand has cross-sectional area of 0.153 sq.in. and weight of 0.525 lbs/ft. Assume 0.6″ diameter strand … Continue reading