B RANGE FLAT ANCHORageS

Technical Sheet Reference : FT A 0030 - 2009-11-01

SUBJECT ANCHORage dimensions

In order to offer a range of small tendons with
flat anchorages especially adapted for the
post-tensioning of buildings or thin elements
(slabs, floors), Freyssinet developed the system
B prestressing anchorages.
The system B is suitable for traditional internal
post-tensioning using tendons made up of
high-strength steel strands, in accordance with
NFA 35-045 or pr EN 10138 or other relevant stan-
dards, with the characteristics mentioned below:

Diameter Type Designation Fm max

Ø 12.7 T13 Standard strand 183.7 kN
Ø 12.9 T13S Super strand 186 kN
Ø 15.2 T15 Standard strand 260 kN
Ø 15.7 T15S Super strand 279 kN

The strands are anchored individually, in cylindrical-co-

nical holes in the anchorages, by conical wedges com-
posed of three parts (Freyssinet “Unigrip” wedges).

(All the values in mm)

5B15 anchorage with sheath

A distinction is made between two family units,

depending on the prestressing application:
• Bonded post-tensioning units (most current),
composed of bare strands protected by a flat
sheath, usually made of smooth or corrugated
steel or high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe
injected with cement grout bonding the concrete
structure and protecting the tensioned strands.
• Unbonded post-tensioning units made up
of unbonded strands. The strands are individually
protected by grease and a HDPE sheath, so that the
strand is free to slide inside the sheath without
being bonded to the structure.

Both families use tendons composed of 3, 4 or

5 strands.

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INSTALLATION performances
The post-tensioning equipment is generally Approval static tests according to BS 4447 have been carried out on the anchorages
installed as follows: of the B range.
• Ducts and trumplates installation
They can be used with all classes of standard or super strands (T13, T13S, T15,
• Placement of tendons and anchorages T15S), in concrete structures. B range anchorages can be used on slabs with a
minimal thickness of 180 mm. The minimal concrete compressive strength at
The threading of the strands is carried out before
stressing shall be the following depending on the strand type :
concreting. When the concrete reaches a sufficient
resistance, the recess formwork is removed to allow
the assembly of the anchorage blocks and wedges. Strand type Minimal cylinder concrete Minimal cube concrete
compressive strength compressive strength
• Tensioning T13 S 20 MPa 25 MPa
The stressing of the tendons is carried out strand T15 21 MPa 26 MPa
by strand using a monostrand jack with a specific T15 S 23 MPa 28 MPa
adaptation allowing the correct alignment of the
jack and a mechanical wedges adjustment.
Where the tensioning of anchorages is not possible Bursting reinforcement
from slab edge a specific adaptation with a curved
The recommended bursting reinforcement is described in the sketch below.
nose shall be used.

• Final protection of tendons and anchorage

zones
After tensioning, cement grout is injected (bonded
post-tensioning) into the duct through the injection
pipe attached near the top of the anchorage. The
recesses are packed with mortar (after the ends of
the strands have been cut off), troweled smooth
and allowed to cure prior to the grouting. manufacturing

Note: The B range anchorage allows all of the PPC

usual options of prefabrication: ZA du Monay - BP 18 - Saint Eusèbe
71210 MONTCHANIN - France
• In internal (bonded) prestressing, installation
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in the formwork either by entirely prefabricating
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the cable fitted with its two anchorages either
by fixing the duct on its supports and threading
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the strands before concreting.
Bernard CADOT or Bruno ZACCARO
Tel.: + 33 (0) 3 85 73 69 49 / + 33 (0) 3 85 73 69 43
• In unbonded prestressing, installation in the bernard.cadot@freyssinet.com / bruno.zaccaro@freyssinet.com
formwork of the individually sheathed and
greased strands, fitted with their anchorages Technical contact:
and fixed on their supports. Nicolas DEMEY
Tel. + 33 (0) 1 46 01 85 15
nicolas.demey@freyssinet.com

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