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Strand and Tendon Properties

Strand Properties 0.5” 0.6”
Strand Type
(13 mm) (15 mm)

Nominal diameter inch 0.5 0.6

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Tensile strength ksi 270 270
Min. breaking load kips 41.3 58.6
Young’s modulus ksi approx. 28,500
Relaxation % max 2.5

Tendon Properties Strands Type 0.5” (270 ksi) Strands Type 0.6” (270 ksi)
Number of Number of
Area of tendon Min breaking Area of tendon Min breaking
Strands Per Strands Per
inch2 load kips inch2 load kips
Tendon Tendon
1 0.15 41.3 1 0.22 58.6
2 0.31 82.6 2 0.43 117.2
3 0.46 123.9 3 0.65 175.8
4 0.61 165.2 4 0.87 234.4
5 0.77 206.5 5 1.09 293.0
6 0.92 247.8 6 1.30 351.6
7 1.07 289.1 7 1.52 410.2
8 1.22 330.4 8 1.74 468.8
9 1.38 371.7 9 1.95 527.4
10 1.53 413.0 10 2.17 586.0
11 1.68 454.3 11 2.39 644.6
12 1.84 495.6 12 2.60 703.2
13 1.99 536.9 13 2.82 761.8
14 2.14 578.2 14 3.03 820.4
15 2.30 619.5 15 3.26 879.0
16 2.45 660.8 16 3.47 937.6
17 2.60 702.1 17 3.69 996.2
18 2.75 743.4 18 3.91 1054.8
19 2.91 784.7 19 4.12 1113.4
20 3.06 826.0 20 4.34 1172.0
21 3.21 867.3 21 4.56 1230.6
22 3.37 908.6 22 4.78 1289.2
23 3.52 949.9 23 4.99 1347.8
24 3.67 991.2 24 5.21 1406.4
25 3.83 1032.5 25 5.43 1465.0
26 3.98 1073.8 26 5.64 1523.6
27 4.13 1115.1 27 5.86 1582.2
28 4.28 1156.4 28 6.08 1640.8
29 4.44 1197.7 29 6.29 1699.4
30 4.59 1239.0 30 6.51 1758.0
31 4.74 1280.3 31 6.73 1816.6
32 4.90 1321.6 32 6.94 1875.2
33 5.05 1362.9 33 7.16 1933.8
34 5.20 1404.2 34 7.38 1992.4
35 5.36 1445.5 35 7.60 2051.0
36 5.51 1486.8 36 7.81 2109.6
37 5.66 1528.1 37 8.03 2168.2
38 5.81 1569.4 38 8.25 2226.8
39 5.97 1610.7 39 8.46 2285.4
40 6.12 1652.0 40 8.68 2344.0
41 6.27 1693.3 41 8.90 2402.6
42 6.43 1734.6 42 9.11 2461.2
43 6.58 1775.9 43 9.33 2519.8
44 6.73 1817.2 44 9.55 2578.4
45 6.89 1858.5 45 9.77 2637.0
46 7.04 1899.8 46 9.98 2695.6
47 7.19 1941.1 47 10.20 2754.2
48 7.35 1982.4 48 10.42 2812.8
49 7.50 2023.7 49 10.63 2871.4
50 7.65 2065.0 50 10.85 2930.0
51 7.80 2106.3 51 11.07 2988.6
52 7.96 2147.6 52 11.28 3047.2
53 8.11 2188.9 53 11.50 3105.8
54 8.26 2230.2 54 11.72 3164.4
55 8.42 2271.5 55 11.94 3223.0
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Type ECI Stressing Anchorage

Dimensions (Inches)

øF øF øF K K K
Tendon f’ci
A B C øD øE PT+ Steel SCH 40 øG H PT+ Steel SCH 40 L n P Q R X
Unit (psi)
Duct Duct Pipe Duct Duct Pipe

6-7 3500 8.54 6.69 2.37 5.33 3.31 2.87 2.88 3.00 11.00 12.00 #4 6.50 3.00 7.40 4.17 13.00
No Trumpet on 6-7
6-7 5500 8.54 6.69 2.37 5.33 3.31 2.87 2.88 3.00 11.00 12.00 #4 6.50 3.00 7.40 4.17 13.00
6-12 3500 9.88 8.66 3.00 6.85 4.62 3.58 3.24 3.50 13.00 14.00 #5 7.00 3.00 8.66 4.90 15.00
No Trumpet on 6-12
6-12 5500 9.88 8.66 3.00 6.85 4.62 3.58 3.24 3.50 13.00 13.50 #4 7.00 3.00 8.66 4.90 15.00
6-19 3500 11.42 6.91 3.75 8.13 5.90 4.57 4.10 4.50 17.00 19.00 15.19 12.09 9.29 #5 11.50 2.00 10.24 5.63 19.00
6-19 5500 11.42 6.91 3.75 8.13 5.90 4.57 4.10 4.50 15.00 17.00 15.19 12.09 9.29 #5 10.50 2.00 10.24 5.63 17.00

Notes:
Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirement of AASHTO (The Special
Anchorage Device Acceptance Test Procedure, AASHTO 2000).
For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related reinforcement, refer to the
VSL Publication Detailing for Post-Tensioning.

Dimensions are valid for:

• f’ci (psi) is the nominal minimum concrete cylinder strength at the time of stressing.
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches a cylinder
strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa) and 5,500 psi (38 MPa) respectively.
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).
• Tie one and one-half turns of spiral at both ends.
• Additional orthogonal reinforcement may be required in the local anchorage zone as
determined by design.
• Spirals may be replaced by suitable orthogonal reinforcement.
• Information for other concrete strengths and conditions is available from your local
VSL Representative.
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directly behind the bearing plate as indicated above.
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Stressing Anchorage VSL Type ES

K (super)
~1.25" K (std) øG

C H øA

J
øD

øE

Spiral reinforcement X = Anchorage spacing

L x n turns (pitch = H/n) XR = Clearence to edge
B XR = 12 X + required cover of
spiral reinforcing

Drawings not to scale

Tendon Unit Dimensions Inches

øA B C øD øE øG H J K K L n X
(std) (super)
5-12 8.74 2.36 2.38 6.00 4.06 10.50 10.00 4.33 13.00 16.38 #4 5 12.50
Type 0.5''
Strand

5-19 10.16 3.15 3.00 7.00 5.13 13.75 14.00 4.82 16.93 20.22 #5 7 15.75
5-31 12.60 3.94 4.00 9.00 6.59 18.00 18.00 5.91 19.69 23.86 #5 9 20.50
5-43 15.35 4.72 5.20 11.10 8.57 21.75 20.00 7.24 28.75 NA #5 10 23.75
5-55 16.54 5.12 5.50 12.00 9.01 24.75 22.50 7.80 27.55 NA #6 10 26.75

6-7 8.74 2.36 2.38 6.00 4.06 10.50 10.00 4.33 13.00 16.38 #4 5 12.50
Type 0.6''
Strand

6-12 10.16 3.15 3.25 7.00 5.13 13.75 14.00 4.82 16.93 20.22 #5 7 15.75
6-19 11.81 3.54 3.75 8.25 5.88 17.00 18.00 5.61 19.69 22.13 #5 9 19.00
6-22 12.60 3.94 4.00 9.00 6.59 18.00 18.00 5.91 19.69 23.86 #5 9 20.50
6-31 15.35 4.72 5.20 11.10 8.57 21.75 20.00 7.24 28.75 NA #5 10 23.75
6-37 16.54 5.12 5.50 12.00 9.01 24.75 22.50 7.80 27.55 NA #6 10 26.75
Other sizes available on request Subject to modification
Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirements of FIP • Additional orthogonal reinforcement may be required in the local
(Recommendations for Acceptance of Post-Tensioning Systems: March anchorage zone as determined by design.
1992). For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related
• Spirals may be replaced by suitable orthogonal reinforcement.
reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication “Detailing for Post-Tensioning”.
• Information for other concrete strengths and conditions are available from
Dimensions are valid for:
your local VSL Representative.
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi (28 MPa).
Spiral reinforcement shall be centered on the anchorage assembly and be
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches placed directly behind the bearing plate.
a cylinder strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa).
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).

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Stressing Anchorage VSL Type EC

~1.25" H øG

C B A
øD

øE

øF

A
Spiral reinforcement X = Anchorage spacing
L x n turns (pitch = H/n) XR = Clearence to edge
XR = 12 X + required cover of
spiral reinforcing

Tendon Unit Dimensions Inches

A B C øD øE øF øG H L n X
Type 0.5''

5-7 6.50 5.25 2.38 4.50 2.91 2.50 9.00 12.00 #4 6 9.50
Strand

5-12 8.88 7.06 2.38 6.00 4.31 3.13 11.75 16.00 #4 8 12.50
5-19 11.00 10.25 3.00 7.00 5.56 3.75 15.00 18.00 #5 8 15.75
5-27 12.38 13.63 4.00 9.00 7.00 4.75 18.00 18.00 #6 8 18.75
5-31 14.00 13.63 4.00 9.00 7.00 4.75 19.00 20.25 #6 9 20.00
Other sizes available on request Subject to modification
Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirements of FIP • Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).
(Recommendations for Acceptance of Post-Tensioning Systems: March
• Spirals may be replaced by suitable orthogonal reinforcement.
1992). For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related
reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication “Detailing for Post-Tensioning”. • Information for other concrete strengths and conditions are available
from your local VSL Representative.
Dimensions are valid for:
Spiral reinforcement shall be centered on the anchorage assembly and
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi (28 MPa).
be placed directly behind the bearing plate.
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches
Additional orthogonal reinforcement may be required in the local
a cylinder strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa).
anchorage zone as determined by design.
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.

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Type E Stressing Anchorage

Stressing Anchorage VSL Type E

~1.25" H øG

C F A
øD

øE

A
Spiral reinforcement
L x n turns (pitch = H/n)
B X = Anchorage spacing
XR = Clearance to edge
1
XR = 2X + required cover of
spiral reinforcing

Dimensions (Inches)
Bearing Plate Grout Hose
(Steel) Tendon Unit A B C øD øE F øG H J J 2) L n X
Duct
5-1 2.76 0.59 1.77 1.65 0.59 2.76 3.15 3.54 0.98 1.18 #3 2 3.54
5-3 4.53 0.79 1.97 3.54 1.97 7.48 5.12 5.91 1.57 1.17 #4 3 6.10
5-4 5.12 0.79 1.97 3.74 2.17 7.48 6.30 5.91 1.77 1.97 #4 3 7.09
5-7 6.89 0.98 2.17 4.33 2.91 7.48 8.07 7.87 2.17 2.36 #4 4 9.25
5-12 9.06 1.38 2.36 5.91 4.09 14.57 11.22 9.84 2.56 2.83 #4 5 12.01
0.5”
5-19 11.42 1.57 2.95 7.09 5.31 18.50 14.37 11.81 3.15 3.43 #5 6 15.16
Strand
5-22 12.40 1.77 3.35 7.48 5.91 18.90 15.55 14.17 3.35 3.62 #6 6 16.34
5-31 14.57 2.17 3.74 9.06 6.77 21.65 18.50 15.75 3.94 4.21 #5 8 19.29
5-37 15.94 2.36 4.13 9.45 7.40 22.44 20.08 16.54 4.72 5.00 #7 7 21.06
5-43 17.32 2.36 4.33 10.24 8.50 26.77 21.65 18.90 5.12 5.39 #7 8 22.83
5-55 19.69 2.76 5.12 11.42 9.06 26.77 24.41 21.26 5.51 5.91 #7 9 25.79
Trumpet
6-1 2.95 0.59 1.97 2.09 0.71 2.76 3.15 3.54 1.18 1.38 #3 2 4.13
Anchor Head 6-2 4.33 0.59 1.97 3.54 1.97 7.48 5.12 5.91 1.77 1.97 #4 3 5.91
6-3 5.31 0.79 1.97 3.74 2.20 7.48 6.30 5.91 1.77 1.97 #4 3 7.28
6-4 6.30 0.98 2.17 4.33 2.56 7.48 7.48 7.87 1.97 2.17 #4 4 8.27
6-7 8.07 1.38 2.36 5.31 3.31 11.42 10.24 9.84 2.36 2.64 #4 5 11.02
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Strand 6-19 13.39 1.97 3.74 7.87 5.91 23.23 17.32 13.78 3.74 4.02 #5 9 18.11
6-22 14.57 2.17 3.94 8.66 6.77 27.17 18.50 15.75 4.33 4.61 #6 8 19.49
6-31 17.13 2.56 4.72 10.24 7.56 27.17 22.05 18.90 5.12 5.39 #7 8 23.23
6-37 18.90 2.76 5.31 11.02 8.46 32.68 24.02 21.26 5.51 5.91 #7 9 25.20
6-43 20.47 2.95 5.71 11.81 9.69 37.40 25.59 25.20 5.91 6.30 #8 8 27.17
6-55 22.83 3.54 6.30 13.39 10.04 37.40 29.13 24.80 6.69 7.09 #8 9 30.71

Notes:
• Other sizes available on request.
• Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirements of FIP (Recommendations for Acceptance of Post-Tensioning Systems: March 1992). For proper
design and detailing of anchorage zones and related reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication Detailing for Post-Tensioning.

Dimensions are valid for:

• Nominal minimum concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4000 psi (28 MPa).
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches a cylinder strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa).
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).
• Information for other concrete strength and conditions are available from your local VSL Representative.
• Large bearing plates are available where bearing stress is arbitrarily limited to 3,000 psi (21 MPa) with the tendon locked off at 70% Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile
Strength.
• Spiral reinforcement shall be centered on the anchorage assembly and be placed directly behind the bearing plate.
• Additional orthogonal reinforcement may be required in the local anchorage zone as determined by design.

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Type K Coupler

Dimensions (Inches)

Tendon Unit A B C øD

5-3 16.93 5.51 1.57 5.12

5-7 21.65 5.51 2.36 6.69
5-12 25.59 5.51 2.36 7.87
5-19 29.13 5.51 3.15 9.45
0.5”
5-22 32.68 5.51 3.54 10.24
Strand
5-31 44.88 5.51 3.54 13.78
5-37 51.97 7.09 4.72 15.35
5-42 50.79 7.09 5.12 15.55
5-55 53.94 7.87 5.91 16.54

6-2 14.96 5.91 1.18 5.51

6-3 19.29 6.30 2.36 5.91
6-4 20.47 6.30 2.36 6.30
6-7 24.80 6.30 2.76 7.48
0.6”
6-12 28.74 6.30 3.15 9.45
Strand
6-19 33.86 6.30 3.54 11.02
6-22 36.61 6.30 3.54 12.20
6-31 42.91 7.09 5.12 14.17
6-37 54.72 7.87 5.12 16.93

Notes:
Bearing Plate • Tension ring required as shown.
Grout Hose Type EC, ES or E • Refer to applicable systems data sheet for bearing plate data and dimensions.
• Use of couplers requires special procedures and detailing. Contact your local
Coupling Duct
Head K VSL Representative.

Trumpet

Tension Ring Compression

Fittings

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Type T Dead-End Anchorage

C øG
B

A
Spiral reinforcement Tension Ring X = Anchorage spacing
L x n turns (pitch = H/n) XR = Clearance to edge
XR = X + required cover of
spiral reinforcing

Dimensions (Inches)

Tendon Unit A B C øG X

5-12 6.60 8.80 36.00 11.75 12.50

0.5”
5-19 11.00 11.00 36.00 15.00 15.75
Strand
5-31 16.00 11.00 36.00 19.00 20.00

6-7 6.75 6.75 36.00 12.50

0.6”
6-12 6.75 6.00 36.00 15.75
Strand
6-19 9.00 11.25 36.00 20.00

Notes:
• Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirement of AASHTO (The Special Anchorage
Device Acceptance Test Procedure, AASHTO 2000).
Tension Ring
Grout Hose • For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related reinforcement, refer to the VSL
Publication Detailing for Post-Tensioning.

Duct Dimensions are valid for:

• Nominal minimum concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4000 psi (28 MPa).
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches a cylinder strength of 3,500
psi (24 MPa).
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Information for other concrete strength and conditions are available from your local VSL
Representative.
Seal

Type T Anchorage

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Type Z Intermediate Anchorage VSL Type Z Anchorage

VSL Type Z Anchorage

Stressing Jack
Stressing Jack

Curved stressing chair

VSL Type Z Anchorage Curved stressing chair

E
E

Stressing Jack
D

H
C
D

H
Tendon #2 F+L B Tendon #1

C
Curved stressing
Tendon #2chair F+L G+L B Tendon #1
Tendon #2
Tension Ring
G+L Tendon #2
Tension Ring

L = Elongation of tendon #2
H

A
C

LE= Elongation of tendon

=BC/2 + required #2
cover
F+L Tendon #1
G+L E = C/2 + required cover Tendon #2 Tendon #1

Dimensions (Inches)
#2
Tendon Unit A B C D F2 G2 H

5-2 1) 5.12 2.36 3.15 2.36 15.75 22.05 6.69

5-4 1) 6.30 2.76 3.54 2.56 19.69 28.35 7.87
0.5” 5-6 7.87 3.54 5.12 3.35 23.62 35.04 9.45
Strand 5-8 8.62 4.12 4.50 3.00 29.50 46.38 10.25
5-12 11.02 5.51 5.51 3.54 39.37 56.69 12.60
5-22 13.78 6.69 7.87 4.72 57.09 81.50 15.35

6-2 1) 5.51 2.76 3.54 2.56 17.72 24.41 7.09

6-4 1) 6.69 3.15 3.94 2.76 35.43 44.49 8.27
0.6” 6-6 8.27 3.94 5.51 3.54 39.37 51.97 9.84
Strand
6-12 11.81 6.30 6.30 3.94 53.15 75.20 13.39
6-22 15.75 7.48 9.84 5.71 59.06 90.16 17.32

Notes:
• Tension ring required on #2 side of the anchorage.
Tension Ring Duct • Blockout dimensions dependent upon the shape of the
Grout Hose with Anchors
concrete surface and the tendon elongation.
• The values stated apply for surfaces which are not curved.

Anchor Head Retainer Plate

Type Z

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Dead-End Anchorage VSL Type L

øA

Hairpin bar reinforcement

Tendon Unit Dimensions Inches

øA Internal øA External R min.
Type 0.5''

5-7 2.62 2.88 24.00

Strand

5-12 3.50 3.75 36.00

5-19 3.94 4.19 36.00
5-31 5.75 6.00 36.00

Other sizes available on request Subject to modification

For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related • Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).
reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication “Detailing for Post-Tensioning”.
• Custom size VSL Loops are available.
Dimensions are valid for:
• Information for other concrete strengths and conditions are available from
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi (28 MPa). your local VSL Representative.
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches • Simultaneous stressing of both tendon ends is necessary.
a cylinder strength of 3,500 psi (24 MPa).
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.

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Type AF Dead-End Anchorage

ØF

ØG

2nd injection

E
Overflow of
1st. injection
H
K

1st. injection
M

X = Anchorage spacing
XR = Clearance to edge
ØA

Spiral reinforcement
L x n turns (pitch = H/n)

Dimensions (Inches)
øF øF (2)
Tendon Unit øA C D E øG H K øL n M X
Int. Ext.
6-12 10.43 2.36 18.11 3.54 3.74 4.02 14.96 17.72 27.56 #5 9.00 2.36 16.00
0.6” 6-19 12.40 2.36 18.11 3.54 4.72 5.00 18.90 21.26 27.56 #6 9.00 2.36 20.00
Strand
6-31 14.76 2.36 25.98 3.54 5.91 6.18 24.41 25.98 35.43 #7 12.00 3.15 26.00

Notes:
• Anchorage spacings are in accordance with test requirement of AASHTO (The Special
Anchorage Device Acceptance Test Procedure, AASHTO 2000).
• For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related reinforcement, refer to
Duct
the VSL Publication Detailing for Post-Tensioning.

Dimensions are valid for:

• Nominal minimum concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4000 psi (28 MPa).
Trumpet • Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches a cylinder strength
Cover Plate of 3,500 psi (24 MPa).
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Yield strength of spiral reinforcement: Grade 60 (400 MPa).
Strand
• Spirals may be replaced by suitable orthogonal reinforcement.
• Information for other concrete strength and conditions are available from your local VSL
Representative.

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PT-Plus™ Duct

Ducts PT-Plus™ System

Polypropylene (PP) Plastic Duct

Ducts PT—Plus System

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H
E G Grout/vent
connection

0.88
D

øC
øB

øA

øF
1.5
Unit Dimensions (Inches)
Type
0.6” ØA ØB ØC D E F G H

59mm 6-7 2.28 2.48 2.87 0.10 1.65 3.23 4.25 4.17
76mm 6-12 2.99 3.19 3.58 0.10 2.00 3.94 4.57 4.88
100mm 6-19 / 22 3.94 4.17 4.57 0.12 2.00 4.84 4.96 5.79
115mm 6-27 4.53 4.76 5.16 0.12 2.36 5.43 5.00 5.83
130mm 6-31 / 37 5.12 5.35 5.75 0.12 2.00 6.14 5.47 6.97
150mm 6-43 / 55 5.91 6.18 6.57 0.14 2.36 6.89 4.96 7.28

Eccentricity of the Center of Gravity of Strands

Duct System Eccentricity Offset 1 Offset 2

59mm 6-7 0.36 0.88 1.60

76mm 6-12 0.48 1.11 2.08
100mm 6-19 0.72 1.37 2.81
100mm 6-22 0.57 1.51 2.66
115mm 6-27 0.75 1.63 3.13
130mm 6-31 0.99 1.73 3.71
130mm 6-37 0.77 1.95 3.48
150mm 6-43 1.11 1.99 4.20
150mm 6-55 0.72 2.37 3.82

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Block Out Dimensions and Clearance Requirement

Strand proje
ction B

A
A
Concrete cover according
to applicable standard

B D

C E

Jack Type A min. B C D E

ZPE-23FJ - 12.00 47.25 4.57 3.50

ZPE-30 1.18 24.00 43.50 5.51 4.00
ZPE-3 1.18 22.00 39.50 7.87 6.00
ZPE-60 1.18 26.00 43.50 7.09 5.50
ZPE-7A 1.18 32.00 47.25 11.81 8.00
ZPE-12St2 1.97 28.00 51.25 12.20 8.00
ZPE-200 1.97 44.00 82.75 12.99 8.25
ZPE-19 1.97 34.00 59.25 15.35 10.00
ZPE-460/31 2.36 28.00 59.25 19.09 12.00
ZPE-500 3.15 46.00 78.75 23.03 13.00
ZPE-750 3.15 54.00 90.75 22.44 14.50
ZPE-1000 3.15 52.00 86.75 31.10 17.75
ZPE-1250 3.54 54.00 88.75 25.98 14.75
Dimensions in inches.

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Stressing Jack Data

Type I (ZPE-23FJ)

Type II (ZPE-19) Type III (ZPE-500)

Designation ZPE-23FJ ZPE-30 ZPE-3 ZPE-60 ZPE-7A ZPE-12St2 ZPE-200 ZPE-19 ZPE-460/31 ZPE-500 ZPE-750 ZPE-1000
Type I III III III III II III II II III II III
Length (in) 31.10 28.35 18.70 24.21 27.17 21.65 37.80 29.53 22.83 39.37 46.65 47.24
Diameter (in) 4.57 5.51 7.87 7.09 11.02 12.20 12.40 15.35 19.09 21.65 20.47 31.10
Stroke (in) 7.87 9.84 6.30 9.84 6.30 3.94 11.81 3.94 3.94 7.87 5.91 7.87
Piston area (in^2) 7.30 9.04 16.06 19.59 31.56 47.96 50.48 77.55 124.62 138.66 193.29 280.47
Capacity (kips) 52 72 112 142 239 416 450 652 1048 1124 1686 2248
Pressure (psi) 7078 7963 7005 7252 7585 8673 8905 8412 8412 8108 8717 8021
Weight (lb) 51 62 104 163 254 333 672 648 959 2346 2425 5049
Used for 13 mm 5-1 5-1 5-2, 5-3 5-2 5-6, 5-7 5-12 5-12 5-18 5-22 5-22 5-31 5-37
(0.5'') tendon types to 5-4 5-19 5-31 5-31 5-37 to 5-55
Used for 15 mm 6-1 6-1 6-2 6-2, 6-3 6-4 6-6, 6-7 6-6, 6-7 6-12 6-18, 6-18 6-31 6-31
(0.6'') tendon types 6-19 to 6-22 to 6-43

Other sizes available on request

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 Bonded Slab Post-Tensioning VSL

Stressing Anchorage VSL Type SO

Grout tube
Flat duct

Wedges

Strands

Trumpet

Anchorage body

Recess former

E X = Anchorage spacing
Grout tube
XR = Clearence to edge
XR = 12 X + required cover of
spiral reinforcing
L min.
D
B

K min.

F H J For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones

and related reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication
"Detailing for Post-Tensioning". The arrangement shown
øN here is common for slabs in buildings.

General slab
reinforcement

Detail of reinforcement
øM
C
A

90
250

Type A B C D E F H2 J Kmin L min3 M N X

6-41 13.00 6.62 11.25 4.90 3.00 5.00 K-1.2 3.00 4.75 1.5 x K #4 #5 13.88
Other sizes available on request Subject to modification
For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related • Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication “Detailing for Post-Tensioning”.
• Information for other concrete strengths and conditions are available from
Dimensions in inches. your local VSL Representative.
Dimensions are valid for: 1) Anchorage may be used with 0.5” (12.7 mm) or 6” (15.2 mm) strand.
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi (28 MPa). 2) Use actual K when calculating H.
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches 3) L shall be the maximum permitted by the slab thickness and cover,
a cylinder strength of 80% of its nominal strength or 3,500 psi (24 MPa) whereas Lmm = 1.5 x K.
whichever is less.

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Dimensions of Ducts
s

H
h
b

Tendon unit h H b B s
Plastic
duct PT-PLUSTM 5-2, 6-2 0.75 1.18 1.65 2.09 0.08
Plastic
duct PT-PLUSTM 5-4, 6-4 0.83 1.38 2.83 3.39 0.08
Steel duct 5-4, 6-4 0.71 0.83 2.83 2.95 0.01

Dimensions in inches.

Coupler VSL Type SK

Type G H J K
SK 5-4 16.06 5.91 5.51 6.69

Dimensions in inches.
Dimensions are valid for nominal concrete strength: 20 MPa (cube), 16 MPa (cylinder), at the time of stressing,
for a maximum stressing force of 80% of the tendon breaking load.

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 Bonded Slab Post-Tensioning VSL

VSLAB ®+ Stressing Anchorage

Type A B C D E F G H
VSLAB 5.12 4.13 3.27 3.07 4.02 5.63 4.72 6.42

Dimensions in inches.
Dimensions are valid for nominal concrete strength: 3,000 psi (20 MPa) cylindrical strength, at the time of stressing,
for a maximum stressing force of 80% of the tendon breaking load.

VSLAB ®+ Intermediate Anchorage

1.65"

ø3.35"
Coupler

3.07"
13.19" 0.9" 2.75" A
Coupler Depth

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 Bonded Slab Post-Tensioning VSL

Stressing Anchorage VSL Type SA

Type A B C D E F G R
SA5-4 10.42 3.70 8.50 9.75 1.75 1.96 6.75 4.33
SA5-5 10.42 3.70 8.50 9.75 1.75 1.96 8.25 4.33

SA6-4 10.42 3.70 8.50 9.75 2.24 2.64 7.51 4.33

Other sizes available on request Subject to modification
For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related • Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches
reinforcement, refer to the VSL Publication “Detailing for Post-Tensioning”. a cylinder strength of 80% of its nominal strength or 3,000 psi (20 MPa)
whichever is less.
Dimensions in inches.
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
Dimensions are valid for:
• Information for other concrete strengths and conditions are available
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4,000 psi (28 MPa).
from your local VSL Representative.

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VSL BONDED SLAB POST-TENSIONING SYSTEMS:

Type N Stressing Anchorage

Dimensions (Inches)
Vertical
Type
A B C
N 5-4 9.75 5 36
N 5-5 12.25 5 36
N 6-4 14.00 6 36

Notes:
• Other sizes available on request.
Grout Hose • For proper design and detailing of anchorage zones and related reinforcements, refer to
the VSL Publication Detailing for Post-Tensioning.
• Tension ring required.
Tension Ring
Dimensions are valid for:
• Nominal concrete cylinder strength at 28 days: 4000 psi (28 MPa).
• Maximum prestressing force may be applied when concrete reaches a cylinder strength
of 80% of its nominal strength or 3,000 psi (20 MPa) whichever is less.
• Temporary overstressing to 80% of Guaranteed Ultimate Tensile Strength.
• Information for other concrete strength and conditions are available from your local VSL
Representative.

Flat Duct

www.vsl.net • 888-489-2687
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VSL MONOSTRAND POST-TENSIONING SYSTEMS:

Type S5N / S6N Anchorages

Anchorages

Dimensions (Inches)

Type A B C

S5N 5.00 2.25 1.50

S6N 4.63 3.50 1.88

Standard Pocket Formers

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 Monostrand Post-Tensioning VSL

Stressing Anchorage VSL Type S-6

Type A B C D E F G H
S-6 4.13 2.95 4.33 4.53 0.91 1.57 0.79 6.25

* for 0.79” cover, to be adjusted for other values as needed.

Dimensions in inches.
Dimensions are valid for nominal concrete strength: 3,000 psi (20 MPa), at the time of stressing,
for a maximum stressing force of 80% of the tendon breaking load.

Dead-End Anchorage VSL Type SF-6

Type A B C D E H
SF-6 4.13 2.95 3.74 4.53 0.91 6.25

Dimensions in inches.
Dimensions are valid for nominal concrete strength: 3,000 psi (20 MPa), at the time of stressing,
for a maximum stressing force of 80% of the tendon breaking load.

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 Monostrand Post-Tensioning VSL

Coupler VSL Type SK-6

Type A B C øD E F G
SK-6 4.13 2.95 4.33 2.56 4.53 4.53 6.25
Dimensions in inches.
Dimensions are valid for nominal concrete strength: 3,000 psi (20 MPa), at the time of stressing,
for a maximum stressing force of 80% of the tendon breaking load.

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 Monostrand Post-Tensioning VSL

Anchorage VSL Type S5CP+

End Cap Intermediate

Cap

Pocket Former Split Pocket Former

Type A B C D E F G H I J
CP+ 5.00 2.25 2.50 15 1.50 2.5 4 2.5 2.5 2.81

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