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Prestress/Post-Tensioning Strand Systems

Schwager Davis Incorporated

SDI 4.6A (Epoxy)

Last edit date: 3/20/2024

GENERAL
Bar or Tendon Size Strand Diamter Ultimate (kips) Concrete Strength(psi) PJack (kips)
4 0.6" 234 3500 N/A

WEDGES
Wedges Length Material Wedge Parts Wedge Angle Wedge Inside DiameterBABA Act Information*
1.81" AISI 12L14 7° 5' Unconfirmed
1.81" AISI 11L17 7° 5' Unconfirmed

ANCHOR HEADS
Anchor Heads Size Material Authorization DateBABA Act Information*
4.1325" x 8" x 2.125" A536 Gr.80-55-068/23/2011Unconfirmed
Wedge hole angle:
Wedge hole diameter:
Strand hole diameter:

BEARING PLATES
Bearing Plates Size Material Authorization DateBABA Act Information*
There are no bearing plate components for this system at this time
Bearing hole diameter:
Spiral size and turns: none

TRUMPETS
Trumpets Size Material Authorization DateBABA Act Information*
8.9375" HDPE8/23/2011Unconfirmed

DUCTS
Ducts Size Material Authorization DateBABA Act Information*
2" Ø or 1" x 3" oval metalUnconfirmed

SPIRAL
NOTES: Local zone reinforcement: 2 pairs of #3 stirrups (4 total)

Caltrans contact: Jim Ma, Concrete Committee Chair, jim.ma@dot.ca.gov

*As attested to by the supplier as of April 14, 2026 per definition in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410. Stakeholders should use this information in conjunction with corresponding Caltrans special provision section 6-1.04 to understand applicable requirement for the project.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is implementing statutory changes required by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law -Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), as outlined in 2 CFR 184 and 23 CFR 635.410.

https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cqit/buyam.cfm