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Prestressing Manual - Stresing

This document describes two methods for applying prestressing forces and measuring elongation in tendons. The first method establishes a nominal force as the datum and measures elongation at successive higher forces. The second method applies 1/3 of the design load to establish the datum and measures elongation between 1/3 and full load. It also provides examples of single-stage and two-stage stressing procedures where elongation is measured and calculated at different load levels and stages.

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Prestressing Manual - Stresing

This document describes two methods for applying prestressing forces and measuring elongation in tendons. The first method establishes a nominal force as the datum and measures elongation at successive higher forces. The second method applies 1/3 of the design load to establish the datum and measures elongation between 1/3 and full load. It also provides examples of single-stage and two-stage stressing procedures where elongation is measured and calculated at different load levels and stages.

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APPLICATION OF PRESTRESSING FORCES AND ELONGATION

Any load applied must cause an extension. Since there must be some slack in the
tendon, it is very difficult to establish the datum from which elongation should be
measured.
To overcome this Problem - Two methods are being followed::::

First Method:
A Nominal force p, sufficient to get the Jack tightened, is applied to the tendon. It
is assumed that jack gets tightened only when the slackness is removed. This level
is then assumed as the datum for extension measurement. For all practical
purposes a nominal load of 40-50 kg.f/cm2 is normally considered as datum level.
Remaining forces are then applied in regular succession up to the desired level.
Record corresponding extension at successive applied forces and plot the recorded
values on a stress/Strain diagram. This is done by plotting a graph with the Gauge
Reading (Force) at abscissas and elongation as ordinates. On extra-polation, the
plotted curve intersects at Y-axis, and thus defines as the effective elongation
during slackness or initial tensioning. This elongation during initial tensioning should
be added to the measured elongation to arrive at the actual elongation. A
representative curve and data sheet is given in the document section.

Second Method:
In this method, a force equal to P/3 is applied to the tendon to establish the datum,
and the extension is measured between the Force P/3 and the Force P.
The measured extension is thus corresponds to Force 2/3 P and the full extension
at Force P can be calculated by formulae of proportion. Here it is assumed that
grip set is proportional to the applied force.
In this method, measured elongation should agree with calculated elongation within
15% for individual tendons, and 5% for all tendons. These assumptions are
based on the theory that the calculations are done with actual modulus of elasticity
and actual cross-sectional area of strand under use. Further, the Co-efficient of
Friction and the Wobble Co-efficient are considered at an average value, and may
vary slightly from project to project.

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THE FREYSSINET PRESTRESSED CONCRETE COMPANY LTD.

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This method is very effectively used for two stages stressing where the required
tendon elongation is more than the stroke length of the jack

Methodology:
Go to 1/3 rd of the designed Load, Operate the blocking Jack and block the Live
Grips in Bearing Plate and retract the jack. No elongation Reading is required to
be taken at this stage. This forms the datum and slackness is totally removed.
Reset the Jack and go back to 1/3rd Load again and measure the Ram Extension.
Now go to Full Load and note the Ram Extension. Block the Grips and return to
1/3rd Load. Note the reduction in elongation.
This reduction in elongation represents the Wedge Set and Elastic Shortening of
Strand for 2/3 rd Load. Proportionately the value of Wedge Set & Elastic
Shortening for 1/3rd Load can also be added to get actual Wedge Set and Elastic
Shortening.

SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLE FOR TWO END STRESSING: Are Given belowi. SINGLE STAGE STRESSING When Extension is less than 200mm, in
each jack at each end.
Ist. JACK At One End
rd

IInd. JACK At Other End

* Go to 1/3 Load (1/3 P)

Go to 1/3rd Load ( 1/3 P)

* Extension - Need not be recorded

Extension - Need not be recorded

* Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

rd

* Go to 1/3 Load (1/3 P) again &


Measure Elongation - Say 38 mm.

* Go to Full Load (P)

Go to 1/3rd Load (1/3 P) again &


Measure Elongation - Say 43 mm.
Go to Full Load (P)

Measure Elongation - Say 165 mm.

Measure Elongation - Say 176 mm.

* Extension Measured = 165 38

Extension Measured = 176 43

= 127 mm.

= 133 mm.

* Multiply the Measured Extn. by 1.5 (3/2)

Multiply the Measured Extn. by 1.5 (3/2)

... 127 x 1.5 = 190.5 mm.

... 133 x 1.5 = 199.5 mm.

* Total Elongation would be: 190.5 + 199.5 = 390.0 mm.


* Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

* If the Losses due to Blocking (Wedge Set) have not been considered in design load, then
subtract the same from both the ends, from above Elongation.
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THE FREYSSINET PRESTRESSED CONCRETE COMPANY LTD.

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ii. TWO STAGE STRESSING When Extension is more than 200mm, in


each jack at each end.
Ist. JACK At One End

IInd. JACK At Other End

Go up to 1/3rd Load (1/3 P)

Go up to 1/3rd Load ( 1/3 P)

Extension - Need not be recorded

Extension - Need not be recorded

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Go up to 1/3rd Load (1/3 P) &

Go up to 1/3rd Load (1/3 P) &

Measure Elongation - Say 40 mm.

Measure Elongation - Say 47 mm.

Go up to 2/3rd Load (2/3 P) &

Go up to 2/3rd Load (2/3 P) &

Measure Elongation - Say 183 mm.

Measure Elongation - Say 195 mm.

Extn. Measured (Ist. Stage)= 183 40

Extn. Measured (Ist. Stage)= 195 47

= 143 mm.

= 148 mm.

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

Go back to 2/3rd Load (2/3 P) &

Go back to 2/3rd Load (2/3 P) &

Measure Elongation - Say 23 mm.

Measure Elongation - Say 32 mm.

Go up to Full Load (P)

Go to Full Load (P)

Measure Elongation - Say 170 mm.

Measure Elongation - Say 177 mm.

Extn. Measured (IInd. Stage)= 170 23

Extn. Measured (IInd. Stage)= 177 32

= 147 mm.

= 145 mm.

Total Extension Measured= 143 + 147

Total Extension Measured= 148+ 145

= 290 mm.

= 293 mm.

Multiply the Measured Extn. by 1.5 (3/2)

Multiply the Measured Extn. by 1.5 (3/2)

... 290 x 1.5 = 435 mm.


*

Total Elongation would be: 435.0 + 439.5 = 874.5 mm.


Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

... 293 x 1.5 = 439.5 mm.

Block the Grips and Retract the Jack

If the Losses due to Blocking (Wedge Set) have not been considered in design load, then
subtract the same from both the ends, from above Elongation.

SECTION - F
THE FREYSSINET PRESTRESSED CONCRETE COMPANY LTD.

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