PTI C30.2 PDF

Purpose and Scope

The purpose of this course is to build upon the Level 1 - Field Fundamentals Course, extending the knowledge and capabilities of the student regarding superstructure post-tensioning and requiring the student to demonstrate a proficiency of the necessary post-tensioning skills. This workbook and the corresponding workshop have been specifically produced for structural concrete applications. Procedures applicable to light commercial and residential slab-on-ground construction are covered in a separate PTI program and manual. Although similarities exist between the two programs, specifies for each application are covered in separate programs.

It should be understood that while the details and recommendations presented in this manual are intended to represent generally accepted industry practice, the practices of individual companies on specific items (in particular, procedures for operation of stressing equipment) may vary from the details and recommendations presented here. In the event of any conflict between this manual and the contract documents or written instructions from the post-tensioning supplier, the contract documents or written instructions should always govern.

Note that some of the procedures described herein may be hazardous to you and your co-workers. Completion of this course is not a substitution for hands-on experience or proper "in the field" training. In additon, this Instructional Manual is not intended to be a comprehensive specification regarding job site safety procedures. Documents referenced in this course and included in this workbook are: Field Procedures Manual For Unbonded Single Strand Tendons Specification For Unbonded Single Strand Tendons Specification For Seven Wire Steel Strand Barrier Cable Applications