Prestress/Post-Tensioning Strand Systems

VSL

EC5-31

Last edit date: 3/20/2024

GENERAL

Bar or Tendon Size Strand Diamter Ultimate (kips) Concrete Strength(psi) PJack (kips)
31 1/2" 1280.3 N/A 961

WEDGES

Wedges Length Material Wedge Parts Wedge Angle Wedge Inside Diameter
1.570" AISI 86L20 Rc 59-62

ANCHOR HEADS

Anchor Heads Size Material Authorization Date
9" Ø x 3.95" C1050 HR2/26/1985
9" Ø x 4" ASTM A536 Gr 80-55-0610/28/1991
Wedge hole angle:
Wedge hole diameter: 1.035"
Strand hole diameter: 0.625"

BEARING PLATES

Bearing Plates Size Material Authorization Date
14" Square x 13.385" ASTM A 536,Gr 80-55-062/26/1985
Bearing hole diameter: 7.00"
Spiral size and turns: #4-8 turns

TRUMPETS

Trumpets Size Material Authorization Date
Integral ASTM A536,Gr 80-55-06

DUCTS

Ducts Size Material Authorization Date
4 1/4" O.D. 22 Gage

SPIRAL

#4 17"OD, 2" pitch, 8 turn , grad 60 for EC 5-31