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Exclusive Licensee of VSL Systems in the USA
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES  is the exclusive licensee of VSL Systems in the United States. VSL designs, manufactures, and installs post-tensioning and special construction systems. These systems build, repair, and strengthen bridges, high rise buildings, parking structures, tanks, and special structures.
  • To learn more about VSL in the United States, please visit www.vsl.net
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Bonded Multistrand Post-Tensioning Systems

Mesh or Surface Applied Anode 

VSL's bonded multistrand systems hold up to fifty-five 0.5" or 0.6" strands encased in duct and bonded using a high-performance grout. Design advantages for large structural members, such as beams and transfer girders, include increased span lengths and load-carrying capacity and reduced deflection. VSL offers a wide variety of systems to meet design specifications and achieve project requirements. LEARN MORE

Typical applications include:

  • Beams and transfer girders
  • Bonded slabs 
  • Bridge and transportation structures
Unbonded Monostrand Post-Tensioning Systems
Ribbon, Wire or Probe Anode

VSL’s monostrand post-tensioning systems provide protection against corrosion and ensure a longer life for concrete structures. VSL offers a wide variety of systems to meet design specifications and achieve project requirements. LEARN MORE

Typical applications include:

  • Elevated slabs
  • Beams and transfer girders
  • Shear walls
  • Mat foundations
Stay Cable Systems
Probe Anodes 

VSL stay cable systems meet stringent requirements regarding design, construction and maintenance for cable-stayed and suspended bridges – able to withstand the most aggressive environments and satisfy industry standards for a 100-year service life. LEARN MORE

VSL Stay Cable System features:

  • Individually protected strands anchored with fixed or adjustable anchorages.
  • Independent strand anchoring
  • Individual strand corrosion protection
  • Individual strand erection, stressing, removal, and replacement.
Heavy Lifting Systems
 

The VSL heavy lifting system, using hydraulic equipment, is one of the safest and most reliable ways to maneuver and place large structural components. By using multiple jacks and the VSL wedge system, the lift becomes a highly controlled, safe operation. For projects in which cranes or other conventional handling equipment cannot be used because of excessive weight, dimensions or space limitations, VSL Heavy Lifting will often provide the most effective solution. LEARN MORE

VSL Heavy Lifting System features:

  • Flexibility to perform virtually any lifting, lowering or sliding operation.
  • Tightly controlled, safe process operated manually or by remote control.
  • Effective solution for projects beyond the scope of conventional lifting equipment.
  • Safe and reliable method for maneuvering and placing large structural components.
  • Precisely controlled by specially designed computer based monitoring equipment.
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