Category Archives: Field Issues
How do I know if my Post-Tensioning Tendons have been stressed?
As a post-tensioning inspector or installer, have you ever been in a situation whether you are unsure whether some PT tendons have been stressed? By not having a PT tendon stressed, this could have detrimental effects on the structure. Here … Continue reading
Protecting exposed strand at Construction Joints
With some post-tension systems, the installer is required to strip the plastic-sheathing in order to install the intermediate anchors at the construction joints. One issue is how to protect the exposed strand until the second pour is made (pictured below … Continue reading
Sweeping beam tendons into the slab
Occassionally, the field will encounter a condition where the post-tensioned beam’s CGS (center of gravity of steel) requires several PT beams be installed in the slab. In other words, some PT anchors will not be installed within the web of … Continue reading