Head Office:

via XX Settembre, 24
20123 Milano (Italy)
tel. +39 024300161
fax +39 0248010726
info@tensacciai.it

Office in Rome:
via Lutezia, 2
00198 Roma (Italy)
tel. +39 0632111820
fax +39 063219854
tensroma@tensacciai.it

Factory:
via 25 Aprile, 8/10
20016 Pero, Milano (Italy)
tel. +39 0238100064
fax +39 0233910227
tenspero@tensacciai.it

www.tensacciai.it Post-tensioning
 Tensacciai started to operate in the field of
post-tensioning in 1956 and in the sixties the
beginning of the highway program in Italy offered
many chances in the works of art, favoring in this
way a remarkable development of the Company.
The systems used by Tensacciai were those of
partial tensioning. These systems were soon
considered insufficient to the owner to face
competition of simultaneous tensioning systems.
A program of technological renewal began. 0,6”
diameter strands started to be used, and the
system of multiple and simultaneous tensioning
was developed.
The use of strand, at that time scarcely present
in post-tensioning, made it possible to carry out a
system of multiple tensioning which, by assuring
the isotensioning to cable components under
stressing, complied with a design requirement,
not yet achieved by the other systems with the
same efficaciousness.
An important development was achieved in the
seventies: the years of the completion of the
big highway program in Italy and of the final
success of Tensacciai, as the system universally
became used in big public works and in the most
important bridges.
During the nineties Tensacciai has completely
streamlined and innovated its technological and
operating structure and has fully developed the
electrically insulated post-tensioning system.
Moreover, during year 2008 Tensacciai has finally
obtained the European Technical Approval and
subsequent CE marking for its post-tensioning
system after 3 years of intensive testing
campaign in several European laboratories.
Post-tensioning tendons have been installed in
several jobsites in all five continents, in wider
applications in viaduct, bridges, tanks,
buildings and foundations.

Sa Carneiro airport, Porto (Portugal)

Tensacciai
post-tensioning system
Multi-strands tendons foresee a wide range
of anchorages and systems for different
applications.
Post-tensioning system is provided with
European Technical Approval and CE marking.
MTAI
the MTAI monogroup anchorage range is now
improved and completed.
In fact, the MTAI system, with its compact
geometry and reduced angle of deviation, is the
most modern, high-performance Tensacciai
development comprising also a dead anchorage
type MTAIM.
MTG
coupling anchorage has been developed and
improved, covering the full range of
post-tensioning tendons.
MTAIE
external post-tensioning anchorage
MTAID
electrically insulated anchorage, widely used
and tested in the world’s biggest full scale
application, the 4,3 km long Piacenza viaduct.
The production also includes the ST series
anchorages, i.e. dead end anchorages with bond
end anchorages, CU single strand coupling type,
and the DF anchorage used for ring
post-tensioning or for intermediate tensioning.
Systems are also foreseen for the slab
post-tensioning: the 1C15 monostrand
unbounded system and the multi-strand bonded
PTS system.
Steel strand
This document provides technical Tendons can also be made of 12,7 mm
information regarding post-tensionig (0,5”) diameter strands: this system is
tendons made of strands 15,7 (0,6”S) or 15,2 less used but still available in Tensacciai
mm (0,6”) diameter. product range.
As a specialized contractor with decades of
experience in the specific field, Tensacciai is
able to provide not only the products and the
installation but also, through their Engineering
Department, all the activities involved in design,
such as shop drawings, assistance to design,
installation procedures, tension checking
and other engineering services related to the
installation of post-tensioning works.
Tensacciai take care of all the placing, stressing,
tension and deformation checking operations
with their own specialized teams, taking full
responsibility and applying Quality Assurance
according to ISO9001.
Dimension and properties of 7-wire strands according to prEN 10138-3 (1)
Steel name Y1860S7 Y1860S7
Tensile strength Rm (fpk) [MPa] 1.860 1.860
Diameter D [mm] 15,7 15,2
Cross sectional area Sn (Ap) [mm2] 150 139
Mass M [g/m] 1.172 1.086
Permitted deviation on nominal mass [%] ±2
Characteristic value of maximum force Fm (Fpk) [kN] 279 259
Maximum value of maximum force Fm – max [kN] 329 306
Characteristic value of 0,1% proof force Fp0.1 (Fp0,1k) [kN] 246 228
Minimum elongation at maximum force Agt (L0 ≥ ) [%] 3,5
Relaxation after 1000 hours at 0,7 Fm (2) [%] 2,5
at 0,8 Fm (3) [%] 4,5
Modulus of elasticity E [MPa] 195.000
(notations according to prEN10138-3, in rounded brackets to (1) Until prEN10138-3 remains a draft norm,
ETAG013 where possible) standards and regulations valid at the place of
installation can be used.
(2) The requirement for 70% Fm is mandatory.
Other typologies of strands are available on request, (3) Values for 80% Fm may be agreed between
according to main international standards. supplier and purchaser.
Ducts

High speed train line

Roma Napoli,
Colleferro (Italy)

Ducts are made of bright or galvanized

steel or plastic.
The ducts have a corrugated surface to
guarantee the adherence between the cable
and the surrounding concrete.
Main features of cables using 15,7 mm strand

Strand diameter
nominal cross section area 150 mm2
nominal mass 1.172 g/m

Number of strands 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37

Nominal cross section area of steel Ap [mm2] 600 1.050 1.350 1.800 2.250 2.850 3.300 4.050 4.650 5.550

Nominal mass of steel [kg/m] 4,69 8,20 10,55 14,06 17,58 22,27 25,78 31,64 36,33 43,36

Characteristic tensile strength fpk = 1.860 MPa

Characteristic ultimate resisting force of tendon Fpk [kN] 1.116 1.953 2.511 3.348 4.185 5.301 6.138 7.533 8.649 10.323

Main features of cables using 15,2 mm strand

Duct thickness vary from 0,3 up to 0,6 mm on request.
These dimensions are indicative only: in any case they must Strand diameter
comply with national standards and be nominal cross section area 140 mm2
in accordance with operating conditions. nominal mass 1.093 g/m

Number of strands 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37

Nominal cross section area of steel Ap [mm2] 556 973 1.251 1.668 2.085 2.641 3.058 3.753 4.309 5.143
Suggested technical data
Nominal mass of steel [kg/m] 4,24 7,60 9,77 13,03 16,29 20,63 23,89 29,32 33,66 40,18
Strand no. 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37
Characteristic tensile strength fpk = 1.860 MPa
Internal Ø [mm] 45 62 72 80 85 95 100 110 115 130
Characteristic ultimate resisting force of tendon Fpk [kN] 1.036 1.813 2.331 3.108 3.885 4.921 5.698 6.993 8.029 9.583

Grout requirement
The maximum prestressing force to be applied on
[l/m] 1,2 2,3 2,8 3,6 3,8 4,7 5,2 6,2 6,9 8,6 the tendon is specified in the national standards and
regulations in force in the place of use.
Cement [kg/m] 1,9 3,6 4,5 5,8 6,1 7,5 8,4 9,9 10,8 13,8
 Tensacciai post-tensioning system
MTAI system, with its compact geometry and MTG system is the range of anchorages
reduced deviation angle, is a guarantee for high suitable for the coupling of cables.
performance, both for internal and external It is fully integrated with the MTAI system
post-tensioning systems. and allows installation of cables in different
separate stages.

Wedges

Spring

Metallic or PE duct

Hdpe connector

Cast iron block

MT anchor plate

MTG anchor plate

Removable grouting cap

Steel connector
Post-tensioning system range
Post-tensioning tendons anchorages are
classified in live anchorages,
dead anchorages, couplers, annulars,
external and electrically insulated.

Internal MTAI type Coupler MTG type

Internal MTAIM type External MTAIE type

Electrically insulated MTAID type Annular DF type

Post-tensioning system Bursting reinforcement
Center and edge distance

MTAI system size 4 7 9 12 15

Concrete strength 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45

fcm,0 – cyl [MPa]

Φs [mm] 200 170 150 250 210 180 290 260 230 340 310 280 380 350 315

Φb [mm] 10 12 12 14 14

SL [mm] 250 225 200 360 300 270 420 360 330 480 420 360 510 450 420

p [mm] 50 60 60 60 60

No. of turns 5 4,5 4 6 5 4,5 7 6 5,5 8 7 6 8.5 7,5 7

C’ - concrete
MTAI system size 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37 cover in
accordance
Minimum edge distance (A) [mm] not including cover with European MTAI system size 19 22 27 31 37
Standard
fcm,0 - cyl = 25 MPa 125 165 190 220 250 280 305 340 365 410 EN 1992-1-1 Concrete strength 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45 25 33 45
and national
fcm,0 - cyl = 33 MPa 110 145 165 195 220 245 265 300 325 360 regulations valid fcm,0 – cyl [MPa]
at the place of
fcm,0 - cyl = 45 MPa 95 130 144 170 190 215 230 260 280 310 use Φs [mm] 410 380 360 470 430 400 500 470 440 540 500 470 560 530 500

Minimum center distance (B) [mm] Φb [mm] 16 16 20 20 20

fcm,0 - cyl = 25 MPa 270 355 400 465 520 580 630 700 755 840 SL [mm] 570 510 450 660 540 480 720 600 540 750 630 570 780 720 630

fcm,0 - cyl = 33 MPa 240 315 355 410 460 515 555 620 670 740 p [mm] 60 60 60 60 60

fcm,0 - cyl = 45 MPa 210 280 315 360 405 450 485 540 585 640 No. of turns 9,5 8,5 7,5 11 9 8 12 10 9 12,5 10,5 9,5 13 12 10,5
 MTAI system MTG coupler system

MTAIM system

MTG system size 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37

MTAI system size 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37 A [mm] 185 215 230 248 265 280 340 340 390 430

LTOT [mm] 475 531 688 708 736 783 823 848 1.009 1.107 B [mm] 90 100 105 104 110 120 120 120 140 150

S [mm] 150 180 200 220 250 280 300 325 350 400 C [mm] 330 380 400 430 460 460 600 600 730 815

h [mm] 45 49 52 62 69 74 80 87 91 96 D [mm] 100 120 180 190 208 225 240 250 300 360

hm [mm] 77 84 84 92 98 106 110 115 122 131 E x E [mm] 150 180 200 220 250 280 300 325 370 400

d (int/ext) [mm] 45/50 62/67 72/77 80/85 85/90 95/100 100/105 110/115 115/120 130/135 F [mm] 45/50 62/67 72/77 80/85 85/90 95/100 100/105 110/115 115/120 130/135

 MTAID system
Electrically insulated post-tensioning

MTAID anchorages for electrically insulated

post-tensioning meet the demand for total
protection of pre-stressing cables from corrosive
agents. This protection is total and
permanent, since the cable is enveloped
completely in a protective sheath from outside
agents, starting from the anchoring blocks.
Protection by envelopment consists of
dielectric material made of high-density
polyethylene that covers the strands also in the
anchoring areas.
In this post-tensioning application, the anchoring
discs of the strands are separated from the
cast-iron blocks of the ends by means of rings
made of dielectric material capable of
withstanding the prestressing effort without
becoming deformed.
The polyethylene connectors that are positioned
inside the cast-iron blocks lead out from the
separating rings; then they are connected to the
sheaths by means of elements that make
the system completely waterproof.

Electrically insulated post-tensioning system

offer measurable advantages:

• electrical insulation of the cable from

the surrounding environment;
protection against corrosion caused
MTAID system size 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37
by electrochemical phenomena;
• impermeability of the duct; A [mm] 150 180 200 220 250 280 300 325 370 400
protection against corrosion caused
by oxidation and chlorides attack; B [mm] 100 120 180 190 206 225 240 250 300 360
• total filling of pipes with mortar injection;
C [mm] 110 140 160 180 200 220 250 270 290 310
• possibility of control during structure lifetime
of the integrity of protection with electrical D [mm] 45 47 48 51 53 65 74 78 88 94
resistance measures;
• use of special sheaths HDPE; E [mm] 90 90 90 90 95 100 110 115 125 135
High speed train reduction of friction losses.
line Milano Napoli, F [mm] 280 324 348 378 428 418 478 478 538 568
Piacenza viaduct,
Piacenza (Italy) G [mm] 58/73 58/73 76/91 76/91 100/116 100/116 100/116 115/131 130/146 130/146
 MTAIE system MTRN system
External post-tensioning Adjustable post-tensioning

Is Tensacciai external-post-tensioning evolution, through the presence of an inner steel

suitably designed for external cables where full cone that separates strands and inner protective Protection cap Bearing plate Protection tube
replaceability and protection is required. injection from the surrounding elements
System can be demounted and substituted in the anchorage zone.

Compound sealing

Injection pipe

Galvanized greased and coated strand

Nut
Anchorplate MTRN Type
Anti-corrosive compound

The great advantage of this system is to allow during last years, especially in the cases where
force adjustment anytime, depending on the it’s necessary to increase considerably the
structure behaviour and construction needs. resistance of load-bearing beams.
It also gives the possibility to monitor loads, On request Tensacciai can supply complete
especially in the period following the installation monitoring systems, with load cells and data
of cables, when either the strands relaxation recording with alert system.
or the viscous effects of concrete can affect the
evaluation of forces.
MTAIE system size 4 7 9 12 15 19 22 27 31 37
To allow the load check and adjustment,
A [mm] 150 180 200 220 250 280 300 325 350 400 Tensacciai can provide MTRN anchorages,
composed of a threaded anchorage with a nut,
B [mm] 100 120 180 190 208 225 240 250 300 360 all protected with a cap filled with grease.
The load adjustment operation is carried out with
C [mm] 135 160 177 195 210 245 265 295 330 330
a special annular jack, especially designed for
D [mm] 63/3,6 75/4,5 90/5,4 110/6,6 110/6,6 125/7,4 125/7,4 140/8,3 160/9,5 160/9,5 these applications.
This system is fully replaceable.
E [mm] 310 360 430 450 520 600 660 700 750 800 Due to the progressive deterioration of already
built structures, now the technique of external Salerno - Reggio Calabria Highway,
F [mm] 82,5 101,6 127 139,7 152,4 168,3 193,7 203 229 229
post-tensioning is becoming more common rehabilitation of Incoronata viaduct, Polla (Italy)
CU coupling system ST dead end system

ST system size 4 7 9 12 15 19

A [mm] - 80 - 80 - -

CU system size 4T15 7T15 9T15 12T15 15T15 19T15 22T15 27T15 B [mm] 210 240 - 400 - -

(7T13) (9T13) (12T13) (15T13) (19T13) (22T13) (27T13) C [mm] 80 - 160 160 160 240

A [mm] 675 800 950 1250 1.250 1.300 1.385 1.700 D [mm] 80 - 160 160 160 240

B [mm] 45/50 62/67 72/77 80/85 85/90 95/100 100/105 110/115 E [mm] 10 10 12 14 14 14

C [mm] 140 159 177 193 193 193 219 244 F [mm] 50 50 60 60 60 70

D [mm] 300 340 400 400 400 400 400 400 G [mm] 250 350 400 400 400 400

E [mm] - - 800 800 800 800 800 600 H [mm] 800 800 800 800 800 900

F (mm) - - - 1.200 1.200 1.200 1.800 1.400 I [mm] 100 100 150 150 150 220
DF system
Annular post-tensioning

Special rectangular anchorages Derivation tunnel for hydroelectric

plant, Presenzano (Italy)
are used for ring post-tensioning:
these anchorages also uses a special
deviator for tensioning with
mono-strand jacks.

Malampaya off shore gravity

structure, Olongapo (Philippines)

Additional sizes
DF system size 2 4 6 8 12
available on request
A [mm] 85 90 110 115 120

B [mm] 55 60 80 85 90

C [mm] 90 100 140 150 160

D [mm] 100 160 230 320 400

E [mm] 70 80 100 130 160

F [mm] 560 710 860 950 1200

G [mm] 170 200 240 300 330

H [mm] 140 170 210 270 300

Post-tensioning system PTS system
for buildings slab post-tensioning

Unbonded Bonded
Monostrand system (1C15) Multistrand system (PTS)

• Strands are covered with a special
corrosion inhibitor grease and with
a proof PE coating
• No adherence between duct and concrete
• High performance in service conditions (SLS)
• Possibility to maximize cables eccentricity
• Rapidity of execution and cracking
phenomena reduction
• Strands are all inserted inside a duct,
that is filled with cementious material
after installation
• High performance both in service (SLS)
and ultimate conditions (ULS)
• Multistrand system with 5 strands
maximum

Strands used main characteristics

PTS system size 3-13 3-15 4-13 4-15 5-13 5-15

Steel designation Y1820S7G Y1860S7 Y1860S7
(3 strands Ø 12,7 mm) (3 strands Ø 15,2 mm) (4 strands Ø 12,7 mm) (4 strands Ø 15,2 mm) (5 strands Ø 12,7 mm) (5 strands Ø 15,2 mm)
Diameter [mm] 15,2 15,2 15,7
A [mm] 170 170 220 220 220 265
Ultimate strength [MPa] 1.820 1.860 1.860
B [mm] 75 75 75 75 75 75
Area [mm2] 165 139 150
C [mm] 50 60 50 60 50 60
Maximum load [kN] 300 259 279
D [mm] 125 155 160 205 200 250

E [mm] 190 190 220 220 220 270

F [mm] 45 45 45 45 45 45

G [mm] 45 45 45 45 45 45

H [mm] 72 72 72 72 72 92

I [mm] 20 20 20 20 20 22
1C15 system Center and edge distances valid for
Slab post-tensioning fcm,0 – cyl ≥20 MPa

Live end

Dead end

c - concrete cover in accordance with

European Standard EN 1992-1-1 A [mm] B [mm] C [mm] D [mm]
and national regulations valid
at the place of use 180 140 80+c 60+c

Plant for San Benedetto

Coupler mineral water, Treviso (Italy)

Calculation notes
Friction losses
The calculation of loss of prestressing force due
to friction and wobble effects inside tendons
is usually made starting from the following
equation, taken from EN 1992-1-1:
ΔPμ (x) = Pmax (1-e-μ(Θ+kx))
where:
ΔPμ (x) = loss of prestressing force
from 0 up to x distance [kN]
x = distance from the stressing point [m]
Pmax = force at the stressing end [kN]
μ = friction coefficient between strands
and ducts [1/rad]
θ = sum of the angular deviation from 0 up to x
distance, irrespective of direction or sign [rad]
k = not intentional angular deviation inside
tendons, wobble coefficient [rad/m]
Values for friction coefficient μ are between 0,18
and 0,22 while k values are between
0,005 and 0,01.
Recommended values for calculation are μ = 0,19
[1/rad] and k = 0,005 [rad/m].
Basic elongation evaluation factors
The elongation of the tendon, under the action
of one or two jacks, is determined by the
designer and verified at the construction site.
The elongation calculation must clearly specify
the theoretical elongation calculation and the
corrective elements taken into account. It must
be possible, with great accuracy, to establish the
relationship between calculated elongation and
measured elongation. In fact, secondary terms
should be added to the elongation of the tendon
along its length up to the anchorages, to obtain
the real elongation.
Real elongation measured at the construction
site is thus defined as the sum of the following
elements:
DLo = DLa + DLb + DLr + DLv
• DLa: theoretical elongation of the strand,
calculated on the basis of the length between
the anchorages, at one or two ends, depending
on whether one or two jacks are used.
• DLb: concrete elastic shortening.
This bit of information, since it is extremely
small, is usually neglected.
• DLr: accumulation of deformations of the
anchorage devices, for the deflection of the
anchorages into the concrete and for the
draw-in of the wedges.
• DLv: draw-in of the strand wedges within
the jack and jack deformations.
Equipments PT series
monostrand stressing jacks

Together with post-tensioning system Tensacciai Tensacciai manufactures 4 type of “PT” series
has developed a range of dedicated installation jacks which differ in terms of tensioning
equipments, including multi and mono stressing section, weight and dimensions.
jacks, hydraulic pumps, grouting pumps All the jacks of the “PT” series are equipped
and load cells. with the automatic lock-off.
Nowadays Tensacciai is proudly involved in design
and production of new stressing jacks, applying
technologies and experience to obtain even more
performing equipments.

Tensioning of vertical cables Type of jack PT 150 KN PT 200 KN PT 250 KN PT 300 KN

Capacity [kN] 150 200 250 300

Stroke [mm] 100 200 200 200

Weight [kg] 16 23 23 28

Tensioning section [cm2] 32,80 47,20 47,20 58,32

Max. tensioning pressure [bar] 550 450 550 550

Max. return pressure [bar] 180 180 180 180

Max. locking pressure [bar] 165 165 165 165

Connection [cm2] 2 tubes 2 tubes 2 tubes 2 tubes

A [mm] 85 100 97 110

B [mm] 600 1000 930 870

C [mm] 60 85 77 88
MT series
multi strand stressing jacks

Tensacciai manufactures several types

of “MT” stressing jacks (monogroup), ranging
from 1000 up to 9000 kN.
The “MT” jacks have been designed and built by
Tensacciai considering stressing needs: minimum
strand waste, jack built-in hydraulic circuit,
controlled lock-off, easily removed and controlled
wedges, jack rotation around its own axis, making
easier to place and wedge onto the tendon.
The extreme high functionality and material
based quality have made of this jacks’ series its
success even under the most severe
operating conditions.

Type of jack MT1000KN MT1500KN MT2500KN MT3000KN MT3500KN MT4500KN MT6000KN MT9000KN

Capacity [kN] 1.000 1.500 2.500 3.000 3.500 4.500 6.000 9.000

Stroke [mm] 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250

Weight [kg] 100 180 290 350 420 600 1.000 1.250

Tensioning section [cm2] 155,51 302,18 361,00 400,55 492,44 725,71 879,60 1.400,50

Max. tensioning pressure [bar] 600 500 700 700 700 700 700 700

Max return pressure [bar] 180 180 180 180 180 180 180 180

Max. locking pressure [bar] 165 165 165 165 165 165 165 165

Tensioning overlength

with lock-off [cm2] 35 37 37 38 38 45 51 52

A [mm] 950 930 951 984 970 1.107 1.237 1.016

B [mm] 155 130 150 154 148 200 207 195

C [mm] 137 152 173 195 214 243 295 322

D [mm] 162 185 213 236 252 310 380 407

E [mm] 248 310 339 370 415 512 615 714

Detailed technical sheets and instruction

manual are available on request.
MTX series MTP series
multistrand stressing jack multistrand stressing jack

The “MTX” series jacks, as natural MTP series jack is the last evolution of
evolution of the “MT” series jack, have Tensacciai stressing equipment.
been designed and built for stressing in This series has been designed during
very restricted areas, last year after a long experience of
where the overall round dimensions of many years on jobsites all around the
the jack are fundamental factor. world, and guarantee top efficiency
level during installation.

Type of jack MTX2500KN MTX3500KN MTX4500KN Type of jack MTP850KN MTP1600KN MTP2600KN MTP3500KN MTP5500KN MTP7000KN

Capacity [kN] 2.500 3.500 4.500 Capacity [kN] 850 1.600 2.600 3.500 5.500 7.000

Stroke [mm] 100 100 250 Stroke [mm] 150 250 250 250 250 290

Weight [kg] 350 420 600 Weight [kg] 95 195 258 665 570 1200

Tensioning section [cm2] Foto corretta?

409,00 564,22 636,43 Tensioning section [cm2] 194,78 278,02 549,78 674,49 987,30 1.237,00

Max. tensioning pressure [bar] 660 660 660 Max. tensioning pressure [bar] 465 570 485 495 497 560

Max return pressure [bar] 100-120 100-120 100-120 Max return pressure [bar] 200 200 200 200 200 200

Max. locking pressure [bar] 100-120 100-120 100-120 Max. locking pressure [bar] 100 100 100 100 100 100

Tensioning overlength with lock-off [cm2] 23 26 26 Tensioning overlength with lock-off [cm2] 500 750 880 1.200 1.300 1.500

A [mm] 650 665 680 A [mm] 493 780 900 1.170 1.124 1.281

B [mm] 150 160 165 B [mm] 217 165 195 285 217 323

C [mm] 180 214 255 C [mm] 136 170 227 225 256 320

D [mm] 305 347 400 D [mm] 146 218 270 291 336 396

E [mm] 390 466 537 E [mm] 230 280 375 417 496 560
Pumps and equipment
Stressing pump
Tensacciai offers a wide range of
hydraulic pumps, which differ in terms of
performance ratings, dimensions
and weight.
The “PT” series jacks require stressing
pumps with power ratings ranging between
2.2 and 10 kW.
The MT, MTX and MTP series jacks require
stressing pumps with power ratings
ranging between 7.5 and 30 kW.
All Tensacciai pumps are equipped with
an automatic lock-off circuit.
Grouting pump
The “GP” pump is available in various
models which differ in terms of
performance ratings.
The grouting pump consists of an
eccentric screw pump, a mixer and a
turbomixer.
All the machines are equipped with a
push-button control panel.
Vacuum pump
Tensacciai offers vacuum pumps with power
ratings ranging from 4 kW to 7.5 kW.
This pump is used to inject grout under a
vacuum, thus guaranteeing perfect grouting
without any air entrance.
Extrusion jack
The equipment consists of a highpowered
portable jack (XG2), fed by a hydraulic pump.
This jack extrudes passive anchorages
(compression grips) at the ends of the strands.
The jack drive will vary depending on the type
of pump to which it is connected.
Strand pushing machine
This equipment, designed to insert the
prestressing strands into the sheaths, consists
of a hydraulic pump and a unit that pushes the
strand into the sheath.
The two units can be installed at a remote
location.
Tensacciai also offers various models to meet all
construction site requirements.
Bond end machine
The equipment consists of an automatic pump
XST/3” and an operating unit (jack UST/3”) that
opens the strand.
The bond end operation is completely automatic,
controlled by an electronic device that regulates
both time and force.
Post-tensioning bars
Products
Tensacciai supplies bars with continuous
thread for post-tensioning applications, such as
buildings, roads and viaducts, tunnels and mines.
These systems can be provided in diameters
varying from 12 to 75 mm, and are used
worldwide in post-tensioning and in
pre-tensioning systems application.
The advantages in the use of these
post-tensioning systems are several and are
supported by excellent results achieved
in various jobsite.
Usable for all reinforcing systems, different
corrosion protection systems and steel
grades are available.
Nut
Threaded bar
Bearing plate
Application field
• Prestressed concrete structures
• Rehabilitation of buildings
• Temporary supports
Steel bars
carachteristics
• Ease of handling on-site.
• Continues thread along the entire length of the
bar, which ensures optimal adhesion with the
cast in concrete.
• Cut to size and possibility of extension
using couplers in any position of the bar.
• Different possibilities for protection against
corrosive phenomena: galvanized,
hot dip galvanized, epoxy coated, painted acc.
DV-Norm.
For special applications further steel grades
are available.
Continuous threaded bar
Coupler
left hand thread hot rolled, ribbed
SAS 670 d [mm] 18 22 25 28 30 35 43 57,5 63,5 75
max dA [mm] 21 25 28 32 34 40 48 63 70 82
fy / ft / A10 670 N/mm² / 800 N/mm² / 10%
Ft [kN] 195 300 390 490 565 770 1.170 2.080 2.540 3.535
A [mm²] 250 375 491 616 707 962 1.466 2.597 3.167 4.418
Continuous thread bars
right hand, hot rolled
Y 1050
d [mm] 18 26,5 32 36 40 47 57 65 75
max dA [mm] 21 31 37 42 46 53 64 72 82
fy/ / fpk / A10 950 N/mm² / 1050 N/mm² / 7 % 835N/mm²/1035 N/mm² / 7%
Fpk [kN] 255 580 850 1.070 1.320 1.820 2.671 3.447 4.572
A [mm²] 241 551 804 1.020 1.257 1.735 2.581 3.331 4.418
ft = minimum ultimate strength
Ft = minimum ultimate load
Agt = percentage total elongation at maximum force
A = area
A10 = ultimate elongation evaluated on 10 diameters
Accessories Tenso-inox

Several kind of accessories are available to
satisfy all design requirements.
Full range set of couplers, nuts and anchor
plates, including special pieces could
be realized on request.
Tensacciai is able to provide a wide range of
products customisation which enables
use in new and different shapes.
When it is necessary to ensure a long life
service to the structure, even if it is exposed
in a particularly aggressive environment,
and also a high resistance to corrosion and
fatigue with high mechanical strength and
ductility is required, TENSO-INOX systems
can be used: modern systems with a
wide range of use. Developed to meet the
demand for solutions with high mechanical
characteristics.
That is why we provide the indications necessary
to design for the most appropriate applications.
Tenso-inox bars are made of special stainless
steels by process of hot rolling, according
to EN 10088 / 3 standards and certified according
to EN 10204 3.1.B.
Tenso-inox bars are manufactured through
hot rolling process, in special high resistance
and high yield strength steels,
with resilience at -20 ° C> = 27 J.

Different typologies
of accessories
available

Tenso-Inox 1030 SS

Metallic end cap are always

placed when it is necessary to Nominal diameter [mm] Area [mm2] Breaking load Ft [kN]
provide a protective injection in
the anchorage zone. 20 320 329

22 387 398

24 461 475

26 541 557
Anticorrosion protection 28 627 646

N° Coating ID thickness Reference code bar length 32 819 843

1 spray galvanization GV m = 8±2m DIN 50961 on request 36 1.035 1.066

2 hot galvanization FV m = 100±20m DIN EN ISO 1461 on request 38 1.156 1.190

3 epoxy coating EP m = 200±50m ASTM A 934 / A 934M 15 mt 40 1.280 1.318

ASTM A 775 / A 775M 50 1.985 2.044

Installation
Placing of the steel sheaths
The sheaths are fixed to the
reinforcing steel of the structure
to avoid that their position changes
during the pouring of the concrete.
For longitudinal post-tensioning they
are usually placed following
a parabolic lay-out.
Threading of the strands
Strands are thread one by one inside
the placed duct, using special strand
pushing machine.
Threading operation shall be carried
out with care to avoid any damage to the
strand or to the steel duct.
Tensioning
Tensacciai jacks have been designed
and built considering stressing
needs: minimum strand waste
(300mm to 500mm), automatic
lock-off, easy removal and control
of the wedges, jack rotation around
its own axis.
Grouting
Grouting of tendon ducts
shall be executed using a
colloidal cement mortar, with a
composition variable depending
on temperature and length of
tendons.
Tendons ducts shall be provided
with air vent pipes at the
highest parts to ensure the air
gets out and grout completely
fills internal volume. Grouting
equipment consist of an
eccentric screw pump, a mixer
and a turbo mixer.
Bridges

High speed train line Milano Napoli, Piacenza viaduct, Piacenza (Italy)
Electrically insulated post-tensioning

High speed train line Milano Torino, Marchiazza viaduct, Vercelli (Italy)
Electrically insulated post-tensioning
Bridges

Metro project, Dubai (UAE)

Imigrantes Highway, San Paolo-Santos (Brasil)

Bridges

Central corridor, Muscat (Oman)

Tiziano bridge, Alessandria (Italy)

Funchal airport extension, Madeira (Portugal)

Bridges

Adriatic LNG project Mooring Dolphins, Venezia (Italy)

Rabat – Fes Highway, section 2 (Morocco)

Bridges

Metro railway viaduct, Delhi (India)

Loureiro viaduct, Calhandriz (Portugal)

Bridges

Covas viaduct, Galizia (Spain)