Yearly Archives: 2012
Construction Bottom?
Based on my recent conversations with general and concrete contractors, most contractors sense the “bottom” in the construction industry has occurred. However, most (if not all) contractors believe that an economic rebound to the 2006-2008 levels is not in the … Continue reading
PTI-AMSYSCO Scholarship Recipients
It gives our company great pleasure in announcing the 2012 Recipients of the PTI-AMSYSCO Scholarships. The scholarship is given to two civil/structural engineering students researching or studying post-tensioned concrete. The PTI scholarship panel finalized its selections for the 2012 AMSYSCO … Continue reading
PT Tendon Breakage at Fixed End Anchor
On occasion, a post-tension cable may break at the fixed end anchor during the stressing operation. The possible causes of tendon breakage include: A kink in the steel strand. Incorrect fixed-end seating of wedges. A concrete void behind the fixed-end anchor. … Continue reading