PTI DC80.3/ICRI 320.6, "Guide for Evaluation and Repair of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures," a new document from the Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) and the International Concrete Repair ...
The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) is pleased to announce the publication of its new document translated into Spanish, “Manual de Construcción y Mantenimiento para Losas de Cimentaciones Postensadas ...
Post-tensioned reinforced concrete – Yup, that’s a mouthful. Most insurance professionals are familiar with conventional reinforced concrete (rebar) used to construct slabs, walls, columns and piers.
Post-tensioning, which has been around since the 1940s gained popularity in the Gulf, particularly in Dubai, only about ten years ago. It is now widely accepted as one of the most intelligent ...
Partial post-tensioning of this slab reduced the post-tensioning quantities and correspondingly increased the rebar quantities. This benefited the building’s performance and reduced its cost. To ...
In the realm of modern construction, where durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness are paramount, the post-tensioning method has emerged as a game-changer. This innovative technique, which ...
In the latest round of a heated dispute between McCarthy Building Cos. Inc. and the owner of the distressed McGuire Apartments, a 25-story tower in Seattle, the St. Louis-based contractor maintains ...
Post tensioning is used widely in bridges, elevated slabs (parking structures and residential or commercial buildings), residential foundations, walls, and columns. The system has a number of benefits ...