Category Archives: Post Tension

VIDEO: Stressing Post-Tensioning Tendons

This informational video shows some highlights of Stressing Unbonded Post-Tensioning Tendons. The video follows Post-Tensioning Institute’s Field Procedures Manual for Unbonded Tendons. Copyright © 2009 by AMSYSCO, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 1)

Several years ago, I attended a symposium headed by Mr. Rick Fedrizzi, President of the U.S. Green Building Council (http://www.usgbc.org/), regarding the LEED green building program. During the symposium, the environmental effects of construction, housing and coal powered plants were … Continue reading

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Post-Tensioning Information Session for General Contractors

I am creating a Post-Tensioning Information Session for General Contractors (project managers, superintendents and project engineers). The goal is to provide General Contractors a basic education of how to manage post-tensioning construction.  The session should offer an introduction to newcomers and reinforce the understanding … Continue reading

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