Tag Archives: Post Tensioning

Shipping Post-Tension Tendons

AMSYSCO Inc. ships its post-tensioning tendons primarily via flat-bed trucks (as seen in the picture above).  The tendon bundles have the “eye to the sky” and are on top on dunnage.  Usually, the bundles are unloaded using a overhead crane at the … Continue reading

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Target Field : Grand Opening

On April 3, 2010, members of the AMSYSCO team attended the grand opening of Target Field, the new home for the Minnesota Twins baseball team.  Target Field is an open-air stadium located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.  The U.S. Green Building Council … Continue reading

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Unbonded Post Tensioning – Protection

Lately, a lot of focus has been given to the technical aspects of unbonded post-tensioning systems.  At times, however, the construction team must not forget the basic performance issues involved with post tensioning.  In particular, the proper protection of unbonded post-tensioning tendons is fundamental … Continue reading

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