Prestress/Post-Tensioning Strand Systems

VSL

ES5-43

Last edit date: 3/20/2024

GENERAL

Bar or Tendon Size Strand Diamter Ultimate (kips) Concrete Strength(psi) PJack (kips)
43 1/2" 1775.9 N/A 1332

WEDGES

Wedges Length Material Wedge Parts Wedge Angle Wedge Inside Diameter
1.47" AISI 11L172 7° 10'

ANCHOR HEADS

Anchor Heads Size Material Authorization Date
11.1" Ø x 5.250" C1050 Forged11/4/1996
Wedge hole angle:
Wedge hole diameter: 1.035"
Strand hole diameter: 0.562"

BEARING PLATES

Bearing Plates Size Material Authorization Date
Mortar Cast to the Back
15.35"Ø x 4.72" High strength ASTM A536 Gr 80-55-066/17/1996
Bearing hole diameter: 9.11"
Spiral size and turns: #5-8 turns

TRUMPETS

Trumpets Size Material Authorization Date
34 3/4" P.E6/17/1996

DUCTS

Ducts Size Material Authorization Date
5 1/2" 6/17/1996

SPIRAL

#5 OD 18", 2" Pitch , 8 Turns