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Episode Summary
In this episode, Seth interviews Neel Khosa from AMSYSCO, a post-tensioning supplier, to introduce post-tensioning and its history. Post-tensioning is a form of concrete reinforcement that uses high-strength steel cables inside concrete. It is about five times stronger than conventional rebar and is used in pre-stressed concrete. Unbonded post-tensioning is the standard for high-rise construction and large concrete structures in the US. The advantages of post-tensioning include material savings, reduced construction time, improved seismic behavior, and reduced deflections and vibrations. The future of post-tensioning includes its use in office buildings and the development of new systems. Takeaways Post-tensioning is a form of concrete reinforcement that uses high-strength steel cables inside concrete. Unbonded post-tensioning is the standard for high-rise construction and large concrete structures in the US. Post-tensioning offers material savings, reduced construction time, improved seismic behavior, and reduced deflections and vibrations. The future of post-tensioning includes its use in office buildings and the development of new systems. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Post-Tensioning 03:32 History of Post-Tensioning 05:09 Unbonded Post-Tensioning 11:21 Importance of Visual Representation of Post-Tensioning 12:17 Advantages of Post-Tensioning 16:15 Basic Engineering of Post-Tensioning 18:25 Fundamental Description of Post-Tensioning 20:37 Stressing Ends and Pulling Cables 23:19 Origin of Post-Tensioning 25:23 Post-Tensioning in High-Rise Buildings 30:01 Future Developments in Post-Tensioning 35:24 Conclusion and Contact Information *** Did you learn something from this episode? If so, please consider donating to the show to help us continue to provide high-quality content for the concrete industry. Donate here: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ *** Episode References Guest: Neel Khosa | AMSYSCO | nkhosa@amsyscoinc.com Guest Website: https://amsyscoinc.com Producers: Jodi Tandett, Jace Stocker Donate & Become a Producer: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/support/ Music: Mike Dunton | https://www.mikeduntonmusic.com | mikeduntonmusic@gmail.com | Instagram @Mike_Dunton Host: Seth Tandett, seth@concretelogicpodcast.com Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seth-tandett/ Website: https://www.concretelogicpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/concrete-logic-podcast