Bonded Post Tensioning System

Bonded post-tensioned concrete is the descriptive term for a method of applying compression after pouring concrete and during the curing process. The concrete is cast around a plastic, steel or aluminium curved duct, to follow the area where otherwise tension would occur in the concrete element.
A set of tendons are fished through the duct and the concrete is poured. Once the concrete has hardened, the tendons are tensioned by hydraulic jacks that react (push) against the concrete member itself.

When the tendons have stretched sufficiently, according to the design specifications, they are wedged in position and maintain tension after the jacks are removed, transferring pressure to the concrete. The duct is then grouted to protect the tendons from corrosion.

Bonded Post Tension Slab

Bonded Post Tension Bridge