Category Archives: Post Tension
VIDEO: How is a Post Tensioning Tendon made?
This is a short educational video for Structural Engineers, Architects and Construction General/Concrete Contractors interested in learning about the fabrication of an Unbonded Post Tensioning Tendon. Copyright © 2009 by AMSYSCO, Inc. All rights reserved.
Louisville Arena Article
The Louisville Arena and Parking Structure project was covered in the September 2009 issue of Parking Today Magazine, a leading publication serving the parking industry. ……………………………………………………………………….. In the article, Neel Khosa of AMSYSCO discusses why post tensioned concrete was used for the marquee project … Continue reading
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