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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
Post tensioning completed on Minnesota Twins Ballpark
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Minnesota Twins Ballpark aka ‘Target Field’) The final stage-stressing of the post tensioned concrete girders was completed several weeks ago. Through the course of the high-profile project, AMSYSCO, Inc. supplied approx. 750,000 feet of post tensioning tendons (or 200 tons) along … Continue reading
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