Yearly Archives: 2014
Time-Lapse Video : 601 Forest
Nice video by Stevens Construction of a recent post-tensioned mid-rise building for the University of Michigan on 601 Forest. You’ll see our green PT tendons every now and then! ____________________________________________ Copyright © 2014 by AMSYSCO, Inc. All rights reserved.
Open Letter to Architects / Structural Engineers on Barrier Cable
Dear Mr. or Mrs. or Ms. Architect and/or Structural Engineer, I am writing this open letter in the hopes of improving coordination on the design of commercial parking structures with 7-wire Prestressed Steel Strand Barrier Cable (or “barrier cable” for … Continue reading
MEP Coordination with Unbonded Post-Tensioning Tendons (Part 1)
In most post-tensioned residential buildings, there is a fair amount of coordination between the post-tensioning (PT) contractor and MEP trades. As a structural element, the PT tendons/anchors take precedence over MEP sleeves, openings/penetrations, embeds and even rebar. However, the PT system has some flexibility … Continue reading