Tag Archives: Post Tension
Louisville Arena Article
The Louisville Arena and Parking Structure project was covered in the September 2009 issue of Parking Today Magazine, a leading publication serving the parking industry. ……………………………………………………………………….. In the article, Neel Khosa of AMSYSCO discusses why post tensioned concrete was used for the marquee project … Continue reading
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 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