Author Archives: Neel Khosa
VIDEO: Field Friction Test for Post Tension Tendons
This educational video from AMSYSCO, Inc. shows the process for determining the Friction Coefficients. Post Tensioning Institute (definitions): Friction Loss: the loss of stress (force) in a prestressing tendon resulting from friction created between the strand and sheathing during stressing. … Continue reading
Unbonded Post Tensioning – Preconstruction Checklist
The following is a preconstruction checklist for General Contractors / Construction Managers that can be used for Unbonded Post Tensioning projects. It has saved AMSYSCO, Inc. and its Clients from costly errors, revisions, delays and problems. These checklist(s) are not inclusive and … Continue reading
Real Estate – Closure of Corus Bank Chicago
Corus Bank, National Association, Chicago, Illinois, was closed today by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, which appointed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) as receiver. Corus is one of the largest of the 90 banks to close. this … Continue reading