Category Archives: Field Issues

Kink in a Tendon

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Neel Khosa

On rare occasions, the installer will unroll a tendon that looks like this… WHAT WILL HAPPEN? During the stressing operation, this tendon will probably break due to the eccentric force at the anchorage. Chances are that this tendon would break … Continue reading →

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Informational Presentation about Post-Tensioned Concrete for Contractors

Posted on October 23, 2010 by Neel Khosa

The following educational presentation is targeted towards General and Concrete Contractors interested in utilizing Post-Tensioned Concrete. Please contact AMSYSCO at 630-296-8383 or at info@amsyscoinc.com to find out how we can help you with your construction project. Post-Tension Concrete – Info … Continue reading →

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Field-Seating Fixed End Anchor

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Neel Khosa

Occasionally, an ironworker will need to “field-seat” a fixed-end anchor to an unbonded post-tensioning tendon.  This may be required for the following reasons: Lack of stressing access on one side of a double-end stressed tendon. Incorrect tendon configuration at elevation … Continue reading →

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