I am not familiar with ‘bonded’ systems and they seem to be used in larger more ‘significant’ structures such as bridges etc.
I agree fully that the un-bonded systems out there should be provided by all PT suppliers should be protected from corrosion. The GC’s themselves are not PT savvy – it...
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It seems like you are getting ‘substantially filled with air’ like I am, even though ‘encapsulated’ is what was specified..
I talked to a friend in Ohio & he said he did a parking garage a couple of years ago & that the 'encapsulated' tendons were ‘substantially filled with...
First off guys & (gals?), thanks for all of the past & any future responses to this post
Correction; The applicable Code is 04’ FBC (not ’05).. The suppliers are using PTI’s as a basis.. I have not got a copy of ACI 423.6 to compare.. I hope they are not too much different.. None the less the...
1), 3) & 4) PTI's Tech Director read off over the phone but I didn’t get all of it. I do not have a hard copy of it but I went ahead & ordered them (also joined PTI to met member discounts).
2) Apparently 'fully encapsulated' is a term that PT suppliers locally in Florida use - Seems like an an...
If the suppliers were truly delivering 'encapsulated' systems as indicated on PTI's website, I would not be concerned, but what they are delivering is, in my opinion, very prone to corrosion at the most vulnerable location.
PTI is a nationwide organization and should have a unifying standard...
I would like peoples opinion on the term 'encapsulated' anchorage who are familiar with PTI's specifications, unbonded Post Tensioning slabs & also construction in 'agressive' areas such as coastal construction & parking garages.. This is specifically as regards construction in East Central...
