Daily Archives: March 20, 2012

PT Tendon Breakage at Fixed End Anchor

On occasion, a post-tension cable may break at the fixed end anchor during the stressing operation.  The possible causes of tendon breakage include: A kink in the steel strand. Incorrect fixed-end seating of wedges. A concrete void behind the fixed-end anchor. … Continue reading

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