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Post-tensioning
Stay Cables
Heavy Lifting
Bridge Erection
Forming systems
Repair and
Strengthening
Bar systems
Ground anchors
VSoL
Ductal
Bearings and Joints
Structural Monitoring
Bonded slab
post-tensioning
Construction sequence
Placing tendons
Kens Australia
Stressing
Concreting
Grouting
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Live anchorages
VSL Type SO
VSL Type S
Grout tube
Grout tube
Flat duct
Recess former
Wedges
Duct
Trumpet
Strands
Casting
Strands
Anchorage body
Anchor block
Wedges
Recess former
VSL Type S5 1, S6 1
VSL Type S5 2
Duct
Cast in
anchorage
Grout tube
Grout tube
Duct
Grout tube
Wedges
Duct
Cast in
anchorage
Wedges
Strands
Barrels&
Wedges grips
Anchorage
Strands
Plastic
Recess former
Recess former
Strands
Styrene
Recess former
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Magarpatta India
Couplers
VSL Type S
VSL Type SK
Flat duct
Sleeve
Grout tube
Grout tube
Trumpet
Compression fittings
Duct
Compression fittings
Coupling head SK
Grout tube
Cast in anchor
Bearing plate
Anchor head
Steel band
Strands
Dead anchorages
VSL Type P
VSL Type H
Grout tube
Grout tube
Flat duct
Flat duct
Tension ring
Tension ring
Seal
Spacer
P-plate
Compression fittings
VSL Type N
Grout tube
Flat duct
Tension ring
Bulb
Individual anchorages
For dimensions of couplers and dead anchorages see annexes.
Anchorage components are not available in all countries. Please check with your local VSL office for availability.
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Selected design
considerations
Traditional design
PT slab design
Height saving
Free height
Free height
Free height
Free height
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Monostrand unbonded
post-tensioning
Metropolitan US
System description
Tendon characteristics
13mm/15mm diameter strand
in accordance with the relevant
prestressing steel standards.
External diameter of the plastic
sheathing: approximately 16mm
and 18mm (0,5) respectively.
Permanent corrosion-preventing
grease and plastic sheathing in
accordance with fib/PTI
recommendations (0,6).
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Anchorages
VSL Type S
VSL Type SF
Monostrand
Sleeve
Monostrand
Installation piece
Cap
Sleeve
Wedge
Recess former
Installation nut
Monostrand
Transition cone
Wedge
Anchorage
Recess former
Strand
Couplers
Coupler type SK
Monostrand 1
Sleeve
Wedge
Coupling head and
threaded coupling
Sleeve
Monostrand 2
For dimensions of anchorages, stressing jacks, reinforcement of the anchorage zone and design values see annexes.
Anchorage components are not available in all countries. Please check with your local VSL office for availability.
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