Post-Tensioning
Products & Services
Post-Tensioning for Bridge & Transportation Structures
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the exclusive manufacturer of VSL post-tensioning products and construction systems in the United States. VSL systems have a well-earned reputation for their quality, reliability, and durability – and have been used throughout the world since 1956 to build, repair, and strengthen bridges and other transportation structures. Our manufacturing facilities in the United States are certified by PTI’s Plant Certification Program to ensure the highest quality fabrication of materials.
Post-Tensioning Products
Bonded Multistrand P-T
Bonded Multistrand P-T
We offer a variety of anchorages that can be designed to hold up to 55 strands in duct, and encased in grout to provide optimum corrosion protection.
Bonded Multistrand Post-Tensioning
Bonded Slab P-T
Bonded Slab P-T
Our bonded slab systems utilize flat ducts to reinforce slabs as thin as 5”. Bonded slab systems offer maximum durability while also allowing for future modifications
Customized P-T Systems
Customized P-T Systems
We adapt existing post-tensioning systems or develop unique systems for specific engineering challenges.
Related Products & Services
Stay Cable System
Stay Cable System
Modular stay cable system to meet the requirements demanded for the design, construction and maintenance of cable-stayed and suspended bridges.
Bridge Erection & Construction Systems
Bridge Erection & Construction Systems
Construction of large bridges and related infrastructure with specialized construction systems including equipment, gantries and engineering support.
Heavy Lifting
Heavy Lifting
Our heavy lifting systems provide an effective solution for projects in which cranes or other conventional equipment cannot be used because of excessive weight, dimensions, or space limitations.
Force Protection Systems
Force Protection Systems
Advanced composites and structural systems to protect and harden bridge elements from natural and man-made threats.
Post-Tensioning Repair Systems
Post-Tensioning Repair Systems
Products and systems for the repair and modification of post-tensioned concrete structures
Structural Strengthening
Strengthening Systems
Used to increase the load-carrying capacity of reinforced concrete and other structure types, including masonry, timber and steel.
Corrosion Control Systems
Corrosion Control Systems
Systems for controlling corrosion in reinforced concrete and steel infrastructure.
Seismic Repair & Retrofit
Seismic Repair & Retrofit
Advanced strengthening systems for seismic upgrade of bridge and transportation structures
Post-Tensioning Engineering Support
Post-Tensioning Expertise
STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES’ post-tensioning specialists are committed to bringing innovation to complex projects. Our in-house design professionals have extensive experience in structural design and are active members of technical organizations such as the Post Tensioning Institute (PTI) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Post-Tensioning Team Leader
Read more about our products and applications on our post-tensioning solution builder page
Design-Assist & Engineered Product Support
• Investigation Support
• Solution Development
• Budget Development
• Specification Assistance
• Constructability Consulting
• Application Engineering
• Quality Control Programs
• Project-Specific Design-Assist
Planning
Planning
• Preliminary Designs
• Feasibility Studies
• Budget Development
• Optimization of Structural Geometry
• Specification Development
Design
Design
• P-T System Selection
• Customized P-T System Design
• P-T Element Design & Detailing Support
• Integrated Shop Drawings & Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Quality Control Plan Development
Construction
Construction
• P-T System Installation Support
• Project Coordination
• Manufacturing & Material Supply
• Equipment Rental
• Safety Planning
Technical Report Series
VSL International has edited and published this series of reports that provide valuable information on post-tensioned concrete applications and best practices
| Grouting of PT Tendons | |
| Post-Tensioned in Buildings | |
| Post-Tensioned Slabs | |
| Detailing for Post-Tensioned | |
| Post-Tensioned Masonry Structures | |
| External Post-Tensioning | |
| Concrete Storage Structures | |
| Floating Concrete Structures | |
| Post-tensioned Foundations | |
| Ground Anchors | |
| Incremental Launching Method – Concrete Bridge Construction | |
| Prestressed Pressure Tunnels | |
| Soil and Rock Anchors |
VSL News Archive
View issues of the VSL News Magazine – published by VSL International and highlighting projects around the world as well as innovations in post-tensioning technology.
