Tag Archives: Post Tension
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
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
Post Tensioned Concrete and LEED (part 3)
QUICKER CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE Another important element that has an environmental influence is the speed of the construction schedule. Ideally, structures can be built faster with unbonded post-tensioning at no additional cost. Accordingly, the impact of construction on the surrounding environment … Continue reading