PC Strand in Parking Deck Construction

PC Strand is used primarily for prefabricated concrete elements, hollow core slabs, beams, TT-slabs or railway sleepers and in post tensioning constructions such as bridges, or off-shore applications. Prestressed concrete strand is high carbon steel wire that is stranded together and treated to increase strength.

Post-tensioning is a technique for reinforcing concrete. Post-tensioning tendons, which are prestressing steel cables inside plastic duct or sleeves are positioned in the forms before the concrete is placed.

Post-Tensioning Concrete provides a light yet structurally efficient solution for the construction of commercial office buildings, multi-family housing structures and mixed- use facilities. Longer, thinner slabs of post-tensioning concrete require less reinforcing steel to achieve the strength of other construction methods.

Post-tensioned concrete is also used in parking structures. Properly designed post-tensioned parking structures are virtually crack-free and offer aesthetic freedom. Another advantage of post-tensioned of concrete is fire resistance. It is no surprise that owners of hospital, universities, and parking operators choose to use post-tension concrete.  Post-Tensioned concrete is used in millions of parking garages across the US each year.


PC Strand in Stadium Construction

PC Strand is a 7-wire cable made from high carbon steel. It is used in both pre-stressed and post-tensioned concrete construction applications. PC strand is often used in stadium construction. The new Atlanta stadium being constructed in downtown Atlanta will be made of post tensioned concrete slabs.

In July of 2014 a ground breaking ceremony was held for the new stadium. By September of 2014, the first elevated floor slab was framed and poured. These slabs were post tensioned concrete slabs. Post tensioned concrete slabs are pre-stressed steel cables inside sleeves positioned in form then covered with concrete. This same process will be used on each story of the new stadium. This process will ensure that the new stadium is sturdy as well as maintain the strength.

The new stadium is set to open in 2107. The new $1.2 billion multi-purpose stadium will be an iconic sports and entertainment complex.