B RANGE FLAT ANCHORAGES

Technical Sheet Reference : FT A 0030 - 2009-11-01

SUBJECT
In order to offer a range of small tendons with flat anchorages especially adapted for the post-tensioning of buildings or thin elements (slabs, floors), Freyssinet developed the system B prestressing anchorages. The system B is suitable for traditional internal post-tensioning using tendons made up of high-strength steel strands, in accordance with NFA 35-045 or pr EN 10138 or other relevant standards, with the characteristics mentioned below: Diameter Type 12.7 12.9 15.2 15.7 T13 T13S T15 T15S Designation Standard strand Super strand Standard strand Super strand Fm max 183.7 kN 186 kN 260 kN 279 kN

ANCHORAGE dimENSiONS

The strands are anchored individually, in cylindrical-conical holes in the anchorages, by conical wedges composed of three parts (Freyssinet Unigrip wedges).

(All the values in mm)

5B15 anchorage with sheath A distinction is made between two family units, depending on the prestressing application: Bonded post-tensioning units (most current), composed of bare strands protected by a flat sheath, usually made of smooth or corrugated steel or high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe injected with cement grout bonding the concrete structure and protecting the tensioned strands. Unbonded post-tensioning units made up of unbonded strands. The strands are individually protected by grease and a HDPE sheath, so that the strand is free to slide inside the sheath without being bonded to the structure. Both families use tendons composed of 3, 4 or 5 strands.

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B RANGE FLAT ANCHORAGES

iNSTALLATiON
The post-tensioning equipment is generally installed as follows: Ducts and trumplates installation Placement of tendons and anchorages The threading of the strands is carried out before concreting. When the concrete reaches a sufficient resistance, the recess formwork is removed to allow the assembly of the anchorage blocks and wedges. Tensioning The stressing of the tendons is carried out strand by strand using a monostrand jack with a specific adaptation allowing the correct alignment of the jack and a mechanical wedges adjustment. Where the tensioning of anchorages is not possible from slab edge a specific adaptation with a curved nose shall be used. Final protection of tendons and anchorage zones After tensioning, cement grout is injected (bonded post-tensioning) into the duct through the injection pipe attached near the top of the anchorage. The recesses are packed with mortar (after the ends of the strands have been cut off), troweled smooth and allowed to cure prior to the grouting. Note: The B range anchorage allows all of the usual options of prefabrication: In internal (bonded) prestressing, installation in the formwork either by entirely prefabricating the cable fitted with its two anchorages either by fixing the duct on its supports and threading the strands before concreting. In unbonded prestressing, installation in the formwork of the individually sheathed and greased strands, fitted with their anchorages and fixed on their supports.

pERFORmANCES
Approval static tests according to BS 4447 have been carried out on the anchorages of the B range. They can be used with all classes of standard or super strands (T13, T13S, T15, T15S), in concrete structures. B range anchorages can be used on slabs with a minimal thickness of 180 mm. The minimal concrete compressive strength at stressing shall be the following depending on the strand type : Strand type T13 S T15 T15 S Minimal cylinder concrete compressive strength 20 MPa 21 MPa 23 MPa Minimal cube concrete compressive strength 25 MPa 26 MPa 28 MPa

BURSTiNG REiNFORCEmENT
The recommended bursting reinforcement is described in the sketch below.

mANUFACTURiNG
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