VSL CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS

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V S L P R E ST R E S S IN G ( A U S T ) P T Y LT D
ABN 56 000 528 914

VSL is a registered trademark © 2002,

VSL Prestressing (Aust) Pty Ltd printed in Australia - Patented.

NEW SOUTH WALES QUEENSLAND VICTORIA

6 Pioneer Avenue, Thornleigh 2120 75 Radley Street, Virginia 4014 2-8 Summit Road, Noble Park 3174
Locked Bag 102, Pennant Hills 2120 PO Box 10, Virginia 4014 PO Box 398, Noble Park 3174
Tel: (02) 9484 5944 Tel: (07) 3265 6400 Tel: (03) 9795 0366
Fax: (02) 9875 3894 Fax: (07) 3265 7534 Fax: (03) 9795 0547

NORTHERN TERRITORY TASMANIA SOUTH AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Tel: (03) 9795 0366 Tel: (03) 6225 3567 Tel: (08) 8212 0371 Tel: (03) 9795 0366
Fax: (03) 9795 0547 Fax: (03) 6225 2226 Fax: (08) 8212 0397 Fax: (03) 9795 0547

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The information set forth in this brochure including technical and

engineering data is presented for general information only.

While every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy, this information
should not be used or relied upon for any specific application without
independent professional examination and verification of its
accuracy, suitability and applicability.

Anyone using this material assumes any and all liability resulting from such use.

VSL disclaims any and all express or implied warranties of merchantibility

fitness for any general or particular purpose or freedom from infringement
of any patent, trademark, or copyright in regard to the information
or products contained or referred to herein.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as granting a license,

express or implied under any patents.

Photo credits:
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Qantas Arrivals/Departure Hall, Sydney

BAR SYSTEMS
VSL have been manufacturing and designing bar systems in Australia for use by the construction industry
since 1971. These have proven to be one of the most popular tools of Engineers wishing to induce and
control loads and forces in structures.
The systems range from High Tensile Cold Worked Stressbar to Low Tensile Architectural Tendons, all with
compact and easy to assemble fittings.
A range of diameters is available to give a wide selection of tendon forces. The prestressing force is anchored
at the end of the bar by a rolled thread, nut, washer and bearing plate. Where necessary bars can be joined
with threaded couplers, and clevis fittings may be used where pin connections are required.
The VSL bar system complies with the requirements of the Australian Standards.

V S L B A R C ON F IG UR AT I O N S
Thread Details Architectural Max Bar length m
VSL BAR SYSTEM Full Short Right Left Cold Hot Components Export Containers
Thread Thread Hand Hand Rolled Rolled Available 20ft 40ft
CT STRESS BAR
26 - 40mm CT Bar ● ● ● ● ● ● 5.85 11.85
56mm CT Bar ● ● ● ● ● ● 5.85 7.5
75mm Bar ● ● ● ● ● 5.85 7.5

ARCHITECTURAL BAR
30, 36mm MT Bar * ● ● ● ● ● 5.85 11.85
45, 60mm MT Bar * ● ● ● ● ● 5.85 11.85
* Note: Check availability as some sizes may not be stocked.

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A P P L I C AT I O N
VSL bar systems are ideal for the economic application of post tensioning forces on relatively short
tendons. Through the use of threaded connections and anchorages they are simple to use and lend
themselves to many applications.

T Y P I C A L A P P L I C AT I O N S :
Buildings Anchors
• Prestressed Beams and Columns • Permanent and Temporary Ground Anchors
• Precast Connections • Uplift Anchors (Dam & Foundation)
Bridges • Roof Bolting
• Stay Cable • Soil Nails (Slope Stabilisation)
• Hangers • Crane Bases
• Prestressed Segments • Light Towers
• Strengthening Specialist Engineering
• Tension Piles and Caissons • Heavy Lifting
Wharves & Jetties • Formwork Ties or Hangers
• Stressed Deck Planks • Frame Ties
• Tie Backs • Pile testing
• Architectural Ties

CHARACTERISTIC PROPERTIES
VSL Bar properties are nominally as listed in the Tables.
These specifications may be subject to change without notice.
Check with the VSL office regarding availability.

CORROSION PROTECTION
All bars and fittings must receive protection when installed under permanent conditions. In normal
concrete construction the use of galvanised duct, injected with grout, provides good protection.
Anchorage recesses must also be filled with cement mortar to protect the ends.
Bars
When bars are used in an exposed environment,one of the following coating systems may be used.
• Single coat of inorganic zinc
• Three coat epoxy paint system
• Greased and sheathed in poly tube
A combination of the above systems may also be specified. Consideration must also be given to the
threaded ends to ensure correct installation of fittings after coating.

Fittings
Fittings may be treated as above but with preference given to galvanising.

Temporary Bar Anchors

Anchors used in a temporary environment may be used without protection apart from grout cover.

Permanent Bar Anchors

These anchors require installation into corrugated polyethylene sheathing to provide multiple levels of
protection. This is accomplished by the internal grout and sheathing barrier. Additional protection may
also be used by incorporating the above bar coatings.

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VSL CT STRESSBAR
C HARACTERISTIC PROP ER TIES
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Tensile Nominal 0.1% Characteristic Strength Minimum Appr. Modulus Major Dia. Thread
Dia. Area Mass Strength Proof Stress kN Elongation of Elasticity of Thread Pitch
mm sq. mm kg./m MPa MPa Max. Force 0.1% Proof at max force % x 103 MPa mm mm
26 531 4.40 1080 930 575 495 3.5 170 28.2 6
29 661 5.44 1080 930 715 615 3.5 170 31.2 6
32 804 6.59 1080 930 870 750 3.5 170 34.4 6
36 1018 7.86 1030 835 1050 850 3.5 170 37.4 6
40 1257 9.72 1030 835 1295 1050 3.5 170 41.4 6
56 2463 19.33 1000 810 2460 1995 3.5 205 58.5 6
75 4418 34.68 1000 810 4418 3580 3.5 205 78.1 6
Note: 1. Relaxation properties, as per AS1313, are 4% maximum at 1000 hrs when loaded to 70% of minimum breaking load.
2. Fatigue results exceed two million cycles when loaded over a stress range of 80 MPa.
3. Minimum bending radius = 200 x Bar Dia.
4. The modulus of elasticity may be increased to 205 x 103 MPa for bars up to 46 dia., where the bars are supplied with additional heat treatment.
5.CT bars may be supplied rolled thread over full length, except 75mm.
6.Intermediate diameters are sometimes produced. Check for availability.

VSL MT600 BAR

CHARACTE RI STIC P ROPERTIES
Nominal Nominal Nominal Nominal Tensile Nominal 0.1% Characteristic Strength Minimum Appr. Modulus Major Dia. Thread
Dia. Area Mass Strength Proof Stress kN Elongation of Elasticity of Thread Pitch
mm sq. mm kg./m MPa MPa Max. Force 0.1% Proof at max force % x 103 MPa mm mm
30 707 5.55 620 460 416 309 16 205 32.0 3
36 1018 7.99 620 460 595 441 16 205 38.7 4
45 1590 12.48 620 460 945 701 16 205 47.8 4
60 2827 22.19 620 460 1665 1235 16 205 64.1 6
Note: 1. Intermediate diameters are sometimes produced. Check for availability.
2.These specifications may be subject to change without notice. Check with the VSL office regarding availability.

Vertical Web Tendons, Gateway Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland

Prestressing of Precast Segmental Beams,

Chaing Mai Grandstand, Thailand
Transverse Stressing, Bridge Beams, Beenleigh, Queensland

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V S L C T S T R E S S B A R — S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T D E TA I L S ( m m )
ITEM BAR DIAMETER 26 29 32 36 40 56 75
PART No. NC26 NC29 NC32 NC36 NC40 NC56 NC75
A 42 47 52 56 65 100* 140*
NUTS
B 50 50 55 55 66 100 120
PART No. LNC26 LNC29 LNC32 LNC36 LNC40 LNC56 LNC75
LOCKNUTS
B 22 24 26 29 32 45 60
PART No. BP26 BP29 BP32 BP36 BP40 BP56 BP75
A 130 150 150 150 180 250 300
BEARING
B 130 130 130 150 150 200 300
PLATES**
C 40 40 50 50 50 70 70
D 32 35 38 42 47 63 80
PART No. CC26 CC29 CC32 CC36 CC40 CC56 CC75
COUPLERS A 42 45 54 56 65 85 110
B 110 110 120 125 130 190 250
PART No. CCV26 CCV29 CCV32 CCV36 CCV40 CCV56 CCV75
COUPLER A 230 230 230 230 230 290 350
COVERS
B 57 57 70 70 75 96 118
PART No. WF26 WF29 WF32 WF36 WF40 WF56 WF75
FLAT
A 56 60 66 72 84 120 150
WASHER
B 4 5 5 6 6 8 8
PART No. WS26 WS29 WS32 WS36 WS40 WS56 WS75
SPHERICAL A 50 56 64 70 80 120 160
WASHER
B 10 10 10 10 12 18 20
PART No. D39 D39 D45 D45 D54 D69 D96
DUCTING A 39 39 45 45 54 69 96

Note: 1. *Nuts for 56 and 75-mm are supplied from round material with peg holes as standard.
2. ** Where tapped bearing plates are specified then they are supplied with a locknut as standard.

GROUT TUBE
LIVE END ANCHORAGE
GROUT INJECTION

NUT FERRULE
DUCT
COUPLER ASSEMBLY DEAD-END ANCHORAGE

VSL CT STRESSBAR TENDON ARRANGEMENT

Telok Blangah, elevated highway, Singapore Bridges, Korea

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V S L C T S T R E S S B A R — A R C H I T E C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T D E TA I L S ( m m )
ITEM BAR DIAMETER 26 29 32 36 40 56 75
SPADE PART No. CLS26C CLS29C CLS32C CLS36C CLS40C CLS56C CLS75C
CLEVIS A 36 40 40 45 50 80 100
PART No. CLF26C CLF29C CLF32C CLF36C CLF40C CLF56C CLF75C
B 39 43 43 48 53 83 103
C 67 73 77 86 93 141 189
D 240 254 277 294 330 412 542
FORKED
E 82 98 98 106 130 168 210
CLEVIS
F 37 40 43 46 57 76 101
G 54 59 63 68 84 113 150
H 50 56 65 70 80 110 140
J 88 95 109 116 131 154 222
PART No. CLP26C CLP29C CLP32C CLP36C CLP40C CLP56C CLP75C
CLEVIS
A 36 39 42 45 56 75 100
PIN
B 63 74 78 87 94 142 190
CONICAL PART No. LNC26S LNC29S LNC32S LNC36S LNC40S LNC56S LNC75S
COVER A 50 56 65 70 80 110 140
(STANDARD) B 65 75 80 90 100 140 190

CONICAL PART No. LNC26T LNC29T LNC32T LNC36T LNC40T LNC56T LNC75T
COVER A 50 56 65 70 80 110 140
(TURNBUCKLE) B 90 100 110 110 120 160 210
PART No. TC26R TC29R TC32R TC36R TC40R TC56R TC75R

TURNBUCKLE A 50 56 65 70 80 110 140

COUPLER B 190 200 220 220 230 280 340
C 90 100 100 100 100 100 100

Yarra Boulevard Bridge - Melbourne, Victoria

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Bisham Stadium, Singapore Yarra Boulevard Bridge, Melbourne

V S L M T 6 0 0 B A R — S TA N D A R D C O M P O N E N T D E T A I L S ( m m )
ITEM BAR DIAMETER 30 36 45 60
PART No. NM30 NM36 NM45 NM60
NUTS A 46 55 75 95
B 25 31 38 52
PART No. CM30 CM36 CM45 CM60
COUPLERS A 48 56 80 110
B 65 77 101 133
PART No. WM30 WM36 WM45 WM60
FLAT A 56 66 92 115
WASHER B 4 5 8 9

V S L M T 6 0 0 B A R — A R C H I T E C T U R A L C O M P O N E N T D E TA I L S ( m m )
ITEM BAR DIAMETER 30 36 45 60
PART No. CLSM30C CLSM36C CLSM45C CLSM60C
SPADE CLEVIS
A 25 36 45 55
PART No. CLFM30C CLFM36C CLFM45C CLFM60C
B 28 39 48 58
C 48 67 86 98
D 198 240 294 363
FORKED E 66 82 106 154
CLEVIS F 27 37 46 61
G 42 54 68 100
H 42 50 70 90
J 71 88 116 148
PART No. CLPM30C CLPM36C CLPM45C CLPM60C
CLEVIS PIN A 26 36 45 60
B 49 63 87 99
CONICAL PART No. LNM30S LNM36S LNM45S LNM60S
COVER A 42 50 70 90
(STANDARD) B 50 65 90 120

CONICAL PART No. LNM30T LNM36T LNM45T LNM60T

COVER A 48 56 80 100
(TURNBUCKLE) B 70 90 110 140
PART No. TM30R TM36R TM45R TM60R

TURNBUCKLE A 48 56 80 100
COUPLER B 150 168 196 228
C 80 100 100 100

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Stroke
200 L E D
Chair Height

Heyington Avenue, Eastern Freeway, Melbourne.

R E C E S S D E TA I L S ( m m )
Bar Recommended Minimum
Dia A B C A B C
Hydraulic Stressing Jack and Accessories
26 150 150 95 130 130 95
29, 32, 36 170 170 100 150 150 100
40 200 170 110 180 170 110
56 270 220 160 250 200 160
75 320 320 180 300 300 180

J A C K D E TA I L S ( m m ) JA C K C LE A R A N C E D E TA I L S ( m m )
Nom JACK CHAIR
Bar Jack Jack Dimension Capacity Weight MODEL F G H HEIGHT
Dia. Model D L E Stroke kN kg B55 680 95 125
26 B55 165 245 85 125 550 33 B90 665 105 150
29, 36 B90 190 280 105 80 900 48 B90L 810 105 150
29 to 36 B90L 190 355 105 150 900 62 250
B100 540 110 150
40 B100 200 170 130 50 1000 28
B100L 740 110 150
40 B100L 200 270 130 150 1000 48
B150 995 150 150
– B150 275 300 150 150 1500 100
B200 1025 160 200
56 B200 300 380 170 150 2000 160 460
56 VSL190 410 565 220 100 1900 151 VSL190 1600 220 200
75 VSL460 485 510 220 100 4600 425 VSL460 1600 260 250 580