Prestress/Post-Tensioning Strand Systems

Avar Construction Systems, Incorporated

ACS 5.5

Last edit date: 3/20/2024

GENERAL

Bar or Tendon Size Strand Diamter Ultimate (kips) Concrete Strength(psi) PJack (kips)
5 1/2" 206.5 3500 155

WEDGES

Wedges Length Material Wedge Parts Wedge Angle Wedge Inside Diameter
1.46" AISI 11L17 Rc 59-63 7° 10'

ANCHOR HEADS

Anchor Heads Size Material Authorization Date
4" Ø x 2 3/8" C1045 H.R. Normalized12/18/1985
Wedge hole angle:
Wedge hole diameter: 1.035"
Strand hole diameter: 0.63"

BEARING PLATES

Bearing Plates Size Material Authorization Date
63/4" Square x 7/8" ASTM A-362/14/1985
Bearing hole diameter: 2 5/8"
Spiral size and turns: none

TRUMPETS

Trumpets Size Material Authorization Date
6.0" 24 Gage Galvanized2/14/1985
6.0" Polyethylene 0.06"2/14/1985

DUCTS

Ducts Size Material Authorization Date
2-1/16" I.D. 26 Gage2/14/1985

SPIRAL

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