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White Paper – Encapsulated Post Tensioning

The following document has been written about using Encapsulated Post-Tensioned concrete for corrosive and non-corrosive environments. Download here: White-Paper-Encapsulated-Post-Tensioning White Paper – Encapsulated Post Tensioning (PDF, 1MB) – Neel Khosa ____________________________________________ Copyright © 2010 by AMSYSCO, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Shipping Post-Tension Tendons

AMSYSCO Inc. ships its post-tensioning tendons primarily via flat-bed trucks (as seen in the picture above).  The tendon bundles have the “eye to the sky” and are on top on dunnage.  Usually, the bundles are unloaded using a overhead crane at the … Continue reading

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Unbonded Post Tensioning Checklist for Corrosion Prevention

Due to recent events in the Post-Tensioning industry, AMSYSCO has taken the initiative to develop a checklist to address corrosion of unbonded post-tensioning.  The checklist relies on existing industry documentation.  (Disclaimer(s):  AMSYSCO, Inc. was not, or is, involved with the referenced project.   This checklist … Continue reading

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