A number of features are incorporated as a result of many years of experience in the field: Stressing carried out in any number of stages; Accurate control of prestress force; No n
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Post-Tensioning
Systems
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VSL CAPABILITIES 6
MULTISTRAND POST-TENSIONING 9
STRAND PROPERTIES – TO AS 4672 10
TENDON PROPERTIES 10
SELECTED DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 11
VSL STRESSING ANCHORAGE TYPE SC LIVE END 12
VSL COUPLING ANCHORAGE TYPE KAS - FOR USE WITH SC ANCHORAGE 13
INTERMEDIATE ANCHORAGE TYPE Z 14
VSL DEAD END ANCHORAGE 15
SHEATHING & CORROSION PROTECTION 16
DIMENSIONS OF PT-PLUS® DUCTS 16
ECCENTRICITY OF TENDONS 16
STRESSING SEQUENCE 17
STRESSING 17
GROUTING 17
JACK CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS 18
STRESSING JACK DETAILS 18
SLAB POST-TENSIONING 21
STRAND PROPERTIES – TO AS 4672 22
TENDON PROPERTIES 22
SELECTED DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 23
VSL STRESSING ANCHORAGE TYPE S5 – S6 LIVE END 24
VSL DEAD END ANCHORAGES TYPE H – TYPE P 25
VSL SLAB COUPLING ANCHORAGE TYPE S 26
JACK CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS 27
STRESSING JACK DETAILS 27
INTERNAL STRESSING POCKET 27
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ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT – S6-5 ANCHORS 28
ANCHORAGE REINFORCEMENT - TIES 29
STRESSING JACK DETAILS 29
GROUND ANCHORS 32
VSL PERMANENT ANCHOR FULLY ENCAPSULATED 33
VSL TEMPORARY ANCHOR 33
VSL PERMANENT GROUND ANCHORS - 15.2mm STRAND 34
VSL CT STRESSBAR GROUND ANCHORS 34
VSL TEMPORARY GROUND ANCHORS 34
VSL PERMANENT GROUND ANCHORS BEARING PLATE AND ANCHORHEAD 35
STRESSING 36
FLAT JACKS 39
CONTACT US 40
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Post-tensioning is, even so being a mature technology, still a fantastic tool for the design engineer to actively define the internal load path in concrete structures by superposing a favorable internal stress state This permits to minimize deformations, helps to increase slenderness of members, reduces reinforcement congestion, enables segmental construction without need for wet joints and allows the use of high strength steel
This brochure gives an overview of the available post-tensioning systems and their fields of application It provides guidance to
practising engineers in the design of post-tensioned structures using VSL post-tensioning systems
VSL is a recognised leader in the field of special construction systems Well proven technical systems and sound in-house engineering are the basis of the group’s acknowledged reputation for innovative conceptual structural solutions VSL has developed, manufactured and installed durable, state-of-the-art post-tensioning systems for over 60 years The VSL post-tensioning systems comply with
international standards and approval guidelines for use on both new and existing structures
VSL does not only select and offer the best suited post-tensioning hardware and layout for a given project but proposes also innovative detailing of the permanent work and construction techniques with the aim to improve durability, increase site safety and reduce construction time and costs
VSL likes to work in partnership with owners and clients right from the conceptual stage VSL’s engineers can work closely with the design engineer during the design development stage and with the contractor's estimating team during the tender stage What
differentiates VSL from other players in the market, is its holistic approach, which is fundamental in arriving at well balanced technical solutions respecting equally permanent work and construction aspects VSL’s biggest asset however is the quality of its highly
experienced, multicultural staff
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/// SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGIES
We ensure the development and constant improvement of our
portfolio of in-house technologies
Our Services:
Bridge Construction Containment Structures Heavy lifting
Engineered Precast Structures Offshore Structures
/// GROUND ENGINEERING
/// REPAIRS & STRENGTHENING
We offer tailored services to ensure the stability of your structure’s
life cycle, from inspections and assessment through to repair works
and upgrading
Our Services
Structural Diagnostics & Monitoring
Repairs & Strengthening
Infrastructure Protection
High Strength Concrete Solutions & Products
We are specialists in ground engineering and special foundations thanks to our long history of proven design and build capabilities gained on the most complex and varied projects
Our Services
Diaphragm walls Micro Compaction Subsurface grouting Micro Piling & Ground Anchors High Directional drilling & Coring Ground Freezing
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VSL Multistrand
Post-Tensioning
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Trang 9The VSL Multistrand system comprises from three to fifty-five strands (either 12.7 or 15.2mm diameter), round duct and anchorages Prestressing force is applied to the tendons after the casting and curing of surrounding concrete All strands are stressed simultaneously using a hydraulic jack and are fastened at the live end by wedge grips The free space inside the duct is then pressure-filled with cement grout
A number of features are incorporated as a result of many years of experience in the field:
Stressing carried out in any number of stages;
Accurate control of prestress force;
No need to determine tendon length in advance;
Simultaneous stressing of all strands in a tendon, with individual locking of each strand at the anchorage point; VSL stressing equipment is easily operated to ensure a safe and rapid stressing procedures Special emphasis has been placed on rationalised manufacturing of equipment and anchorage parts as well as efficient work site practice
Ballina Bypass, Australia
PT Strands, Australia
Westlink M7, Sydney, Australia
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Minimum Breaking Load (kN)
Minimum Proof Load (0.2% Offset) (kN)
Min Elong To Fracture in 500mm (%)
Relaxation After 1,000 Hrs at 0.8 Breaking Load (%)
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa)
Tendon Unit No of Strands Minimum Breaking Load
(kN)
Steel Duct Internal Diameter (mm)
2 Duct diameters are for corrugated steel duct
3 Duct external dia = inside dia + 6mm nominal
4 Corrugated PT-Plus duct is also available, refer to page 16
5 For special applications, other strand and tendon capacities are available
6 Anchorage size up to 6-91 available on special order from overseas
7 12.9mm, 15.2mm and 15.7mm minimum breaking 300kN breaking load strand available as special order from overseas
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Tendon in PT-PLUS® duct: µ = 0.12
Irrespective jack or tendon jack, a loss due to wedge draw-in of nominally 6mm occurs at lock-off If necessary
compensation can be provided by appropriate procedures
Spiral and/or rectangular stirrup reinforcement is required for all anchorages to control local zone stresses The design of this reinforcement is the responsibility of the Consulting Engineer For assistance, please contact your local VSL office
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Note: Antiburst reinforcement to Engineers details not shown
Strand Type 12.7mm Tendon Unit
1 Dimension R does not allow for Lift off force check Small recesses can be provided for special cases Please check with your local office for details
2 *Plate type anchorages (Type P) Also available for other tendon units
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Tendon Unit A Dimensions (mm) B C Tendon Unit A Dimensions (mm) B C
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Centre-stressing anchorages are used for ring tendons in circular structures, or for those tendons where the ends cannot be fitted with normal stressing anchorages
Tendon Unit
Dimensions (mm)
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Tendon Unit A Type H B C D Type P E F Tendon Unit A Type H B C D Type P E F
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For conventional applications, corrugated galvanised steel ducts are used.For diameters of steel ducts refer to page 10 For applications requiring enhanced corrosion protection and improved fatigue resistance of the tendons, the use of the VSL PT- PLUS® System with corrugated plastic duct can provide a number of important advantages This fully encapsulated, watertight system offers outstanding corrosion protection, and the plastic duct eliminates fretting fatigue between the strand and duct It also provides reduced duct friction The PT-PLUS™ System may be configured with special details and
installation techniques to provide Electrically Isolated Tendons (refer to GC system in VSL International Technical Catalogue) These tendons may be electrically monitored at any time throughout the life of the structure
All ducts are manufactured in a variety of standard lengths and are coupled on site
Strand Type
12.7mm Strand Type 15.2mm Duct Dimensions (mm)
Tendon Unit Tendon Unit d D thickness
e (mm)
Tendon Unit Steel Duct e
(mm)
Plastic Duct
e (mm)
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Dimensions
(mm)
VSL Jack Type VSL50 VSLB7 VSL190 VSL290 VSL460 VSL670 VSL750 VSL1000 VSL1250 VSL1650 VSL1700
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VSL Slab
Post-Tensioning
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Trang 21VSL post-tensioning offers economies over other systems, especially when construction cycles are considered There is less material handling on site, reducing site labour force which reduces site activity congestion
Most importantly, there is the quality and service of VSL specialised high-performance site teams and unequalled back-up The VSL post-tensioning slab system has been used in many thousands of buildings and other structures throughout
Australia The system uses up to five strands in flat-shaped ducting and anchorages
Strands are stressed individually and then gripped by wedge action The entire duct is subsequently fully filled with cement grout injected under pressure so that the strands are fully bonded to the surrounding concrete
Coles National Distribution Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Austrak Industrial Park, Melbourne, Australia
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Minimum Breaking Load (kN)
Minimum Proof Load (0.2% Offset) (kN)
Min Elong To Fracture in 500mm (%)
Relaxation After 1,000 Hrs at 0.8 Breaking Load (%)
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa)
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The friction losses in the anchorage due to curvature of the strand and friction of the strand in the wedges usually amount to:
Edge stressing: 3% average
Internal pocket stressing: 5% average
Frictional losses along the tendon can vary fairly widely and depend upon several factors, including the nature and surface condition of the prestressing steel; the type, diameter and surface conditions of the duct and the installation method The following values may be assumed for design:
Tendon in conventional steel ducts: µ = 0.20
Tendon in PT-PLUS® duct: µ = 0.12
A loss due to wedge draw-in of nominally 6mm occurs at lock-off
Duct Type Bi Ba Dimensions (mm) Hi Ha
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Strand Type Tendon Unit
Dimensions (mm)
12.7mm Strand 5-4 5-5 95 95 190 235 110 110 240 240 215 215 15.2mm
Strand 6-4 6-5 95 95 190 235 110 110 240 265 215 238
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Plan and sections of stressing pocket Details shown are typical and may vary for particular applications
Plan and Stressing pocket
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Anchorage at slab edge and anchorage at slab beam
Detailing at the slab edge and beam
Strand Type Tendon Unit No of Ties each side
Dimensions (mm)
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Ground Anchors
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Trang 32Corrosion protection is provided by the cement grout in temporary anchors and by full encapsulation of the entire anchor in a thick walled polyethylene sheath for permanent anchors
VSL Rock Anchors range in ultimate capacities up to 23,750kN Tendons are constructed from either a number of 12.7mm or 15.2mm diameter, high tensile steel strands or single VSL stressbars
VSL Soil Anchors are used in alluvial soils, stiff clays or highly weathered rock The ultimate capacity of these anchors is determined by the capability of the ground in the bond zone to transfer the load from the anchor Anchor details are similar
to rock anchors
VSL Soil Nails are used to reinforce soil in an excavation or embankment They are formed by inserting VSL Bar into a drilled hole which is filled with cement grout Corrosion protection similar to ground anchors can be provided depending on the application Soil nails have no or only nominal initial applied force
VSL Rock Bolts are used to strengthen and stabilise jointed rock, and to stabilise defined blocks of rock They are formed by inserting VSL Bar into a drilled hole and anchoring it in place with either a mechanical anchorage, a chemical anchorage or cement grout The bar is stressed to apply an initial force
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1 Where block outs, voids or drill hole casing are required, drill hole diameters and bearing plate dimensions should
be confirmed with your local VSL office
2 Drill hole sizes are based on 10mm external cover
(mm)
Temporary Drill Hole Dia
(mm) Jack Type Required
Drill Hole Dia
(mm)
Corrugated Sheath (mm)
15.2mm
Super (kN)
Minimum Drill Hole Dia (mm) Jack Type Required
Ultimate Capacity 15.2mm Super (kN)
Minimum Drill Hole Dia (mm) Jack Type Required
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No of Strand Tendon Unit
Dimensions (mm)
1 * Denotes non preferred bar size Please check with your local VSL office regarding availability
2 ** Denotes hole dimension to be site specific
3 Details given may be varied for particular applications
4 For strand anchors the maximum configuration size is shown Lesser number of strands may be specified
5 Additional capacities available on request
6 Drill hole sizes are based on 10mm external cover
7 Anchors can be monitorable and restressable
8 Removable ground anchors are available
9 Electrically isolated ground anchors are available
10 Bearing plate dimensions are suitable for 15.2mm super and 15.2mm EHT strands
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Jack sizes are the same as for multistrand or stressbar systems
Additional special purpose jacking chairs are provided to permit test loading
Load cells can be provided that screw onto the anchor head to permit load measurement at any time, or permanently attached to enable continuous load monitoring
Both hydraulic and electrical load cells are available
Northwest Transitway, Sydney, Australia
Landsboroug Maleny Road, Australia
Lake Narracan Dam, Victoria, Australia
Lapstone Hill, Australia
Lake Narracan Dam, Victoria, Australia
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Flat Jacks
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Flat jacks are widely used for a multitude of civil engineering and construction applications such as:
Underpinning
Prestressing of columns
Counteracting sinking coundations
Prestressing of road woks or airport runways
Prestressing concrete in confined spacing
Lifting and lowering of bridge superstructures for bridge bearing adjustments
Counteracting loads applied during backfilling
Lifting heavy weights
Pile testing
The VSL flat jack is constructed of two moulded steel sections welded together to form a containment vessel Hydraulic fluid
or grout is injected all pressures of up to 13.5 Mpa into a peripheral ring, moving the lifting plates apart, so that a force is applied with a maximum lifting stroke of 25mm per jack
Effective Area at Zero Extensions
103 (mm)
Thickness T**
(mm)
Maximum Travel
E (mm)
Installation Gap (mm)
1 *1150c Flat Jacks are specially produced to order and could be subject to a delay
2 **Flat Jack thickness may vary +-3mm