Author Archives: Neel Khosa
Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 2)
BUILDING WEIGHT As described in a previous blog, unbonded post-tensioned concrete can reduce vertical construction elements. Simply put, the less material used means less building weight (dead load). The reduced weight can allow for smaller foundations and shear walls. This can … Continue reading
Post tensioning completed on Minnesota Twins Ballpark
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Minnesota Twins Ballpark aka ‘Target Field’) The final stage-stressing of the post tensioned concrete girders was completed several weeks ago. Through the course of the high-profile project, AMSYSCO, Inc. supplied approx. 750,000 feet of post tensioning tendons (or 200 tons) along … Continue reading
VIDEO: Stressing Post-Tensioning Tendons
This informational video shows some highlights of Stressing Unbonded Post-Tensioning Tendons. The video follows Post-Tensioning Institute’s Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Tendons. Copyright © 2009 by AMSYSCO, Inc. All rights reserved.