PTI INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF FIELD PERSONNEL FOR UNBONDED POST-TENSIONING OCTOBER 1998 a eb; POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE 1717 W. Northern Avenue, Suite 114 Phoenix, AZ 85021 Telephone: (602) 870-7540 FAX: (602) 7541DISCLAIMER This Instructional Manual has been prepared by the Post-Tensioning Institute's Committee for Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning solely as a recommended general guide and assistance to the placement, installation and inspection of unbonded single strand post- tensioning systems, the operation of stressing equipment, and accessories. Specific design and installation practice responsibilities of site architects, engineers, contractors and owners are unique to individual installations. “his Instructional Manual is not intended to be a comprehensive and detailed specification regarding job site safety procedures, handling and installation, The placement and installation of unbonded single strand post-tensioning systems are subjective. The design and installation safety practices of the architect, engineer, contractor and owner shall, in each instance, control any attendant liability. ‘The Post-Tensioning Institute in preparing this Instructional Manual makes no warranty regarding the recommendations contained herein, including warranties of quality, workmanship or safety, express or implied, further including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. THE POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY DAMAGES, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, BEYOND REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS. INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. The incorporation by reference or quotation of this Instructional Manual in any specifications, contract documents, purchase orders, drawings or job details shall be done at the risk of those making such reference or quotation and shall not subject the Post-Tensioning Institute to any liability, direct or indirect, and those making such reference or quotation shall waive any claims against the Post-Tensioning Institute. © Copyright 1998 Post-Tensioning Institute All Rights Reserved Printed in U.S.A.1.0 20 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS PTI INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION OF FIELD PERSONNEL FOR UNBONDED POST-TENSIONING INTRODUCTION 4.1 Purpose oo 5 12 Responsibilities Bogobo0 4.3 Definitions ....... 0... ee eee ee eee eee eee THEORY OF POST-TENSIONING 2.1 Background of Prestressed Concrete and Post-Tensioning . 22 Theory 23 Prestressing to Achieve Load {Balancing 2.4 Partial or Full Prestressing ....... 2.5 Continuous Members : : 26 Cantilevers FABRICATION 3.1. Fabrication of Tendons DOCUMENT CONTROL, 41 General 4.2. Installation Drawings 43 Shipping Lists 44 — Material Certifications 4.5 Jack Calibrations 46 — Stressing Records DELIVERY, ACCEPTANCE, HANDLING AND STORAGE 5.1 Delivery and Acceptance .. . 5.2 Handling and Storage : INSTALLATION 61 General . 6.2 Coordination of all Related Functions 63 General Installation Procedures . 64 _ Installation Procedures for One-Way Slabs and Two-Way Flat Plates 6.5 _ Installation Procedures for Beam and Slab = : 66 Field Installation of Fixed-Ends ..... 67 Inspection Checklist Prior to installation and Placing of Concrete 6.8 Examples of Typical Installation Drawings : 20 24 24 24 . 24 24 25 26 26 28 28 28 29 35 39 40