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Williams Pre-Stressing / Post Tensioning Systems consist of high tensile steel bars available in seven diameters from
1" (26 mm) to 3" (75 mm) with guaranteed tensile strengths to 1027 kips (4568 kN). They are provided with cold rolled
threads over all or a portion of the bar's length. All tension components for the systems are designed to develop 100%
of the bar strength. All components of the systems are designed and manufactured in the United States. Williams All-
Thread-Bar systems have been field proven around the world.
Applications
Williams All-Thread-Bars were developed for use as Pre-
Stressing bars. Over the years many other applications have been
adopted such as:
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Placing Bars
Williams All-Thread-Bars can be placed prior to the concrete pour or assembled through ducting in cast concrete.
Care should be taken not to impact the bars or subject them to excessive bending. When coupled bars are used in pre-
cast concrete, upset ducting may be used on one end when casting the concrete to allow the coupled bar to slide into
place. Stop-type couplings are provided with Williams All-Thread-Bars to assure proper engagement of each bar. As a
safety measure, it is always a good idea to mark the end of each All-Thread-Bar to be coupled with the proper engage-
ment length. A grease pencil or similar tool can be used.
Other Bar Accessories
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50, are standard with a round hole or dished plates for use
with spherical hex nuts. They can be drilled to provide free
access for grout tube entry. Bearing plates are cus-
tomized for each application. Plate dimensions should be
specified around the parameters of the project. In addi-
tion, corrosion protection should be considered along with
specifying hole diameter, bar angle and duct size.
Galvanized Metal Corrugated Duct - ASTM A653 Polypropylene Corrugated Duct - ASTM D4104
Williams Galvanized Spiral Metal Duct meets all Polyethylene Corrugated Duct - ASTM F405
physical and structural recommendations for post ten- The stable characteristics of Williams polypropylene
sioning duct as indicated by the Post Tensioning & polyethylene duct are normally preferred where addi-
Institute. The Duct is available in 2”, 3”, and 4” diameter tional corrosion protection is desirable. Polypropylene
with couplings and reducer couplings for all sizes. Duct has been approved by the Florida DOT for internal
tendons and is available in 2-3/8” internal diameter.
Polyethylene Duct is available in 2”, 3”, and 4” diameters.
Couplings are available for all sizes.
Project Photos
Project: Sunshine Skyway High Level Approach Column Repair Project: Belleair Beach Causeway
Contractor: Delta Construction Specialties / VSL Contractor: Johnson Brothers Corporation &
Location: St. Petersburg, FL Misner Marine Construction / VSL
Location: Pinellas County, FL
Project Photos
Project Name: San Francisco - Oakland East Bay Skyway Bridge Project: Precast Post-Tensioned Panel Wall
Designer: T.Y. Lin / Moffet & Nichol, JV Contractor: Morgan & Oswood
Contractor: Kiewit / FCI /Manson, JV Location: Hoback Junction, WY
Post-Tensioning Supplier: Schwager Davis, Inc.
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Cement Grout
The primary corrosion protection system is complete encapsulation of the steel tendon
in cement grout. Portland cement grouts are alkaline in nature, render encased steel into
a passive state, and eliminate any contact with the steel to air or water. Intelligent design,
followed by thorough grouting operations performed by trained technicians, provides the
best state-of-the-art protection systems for Williams' Post-Tensioning bars.
Williams recommends a portland cement based, shrinkage compensated or expansive,
grout as the primary corrosion protection for post-tension applications. Grout can be
injected after post-tension forces are locked off by the use of grout saddles/tubes or injec-
tion ports designed into the post tension system.
Epoxy Coating
Fusion bonded epoxy coating of steel bars to help prevent corrosion has been success-
fully employed in many applications because of the chemical stability of epoxy resins. Epoxy
coated bars and fasteners should be done in accordance with ASTM A775 or ASTM A934.
Coating thickness is generally specified between 7 to 12 mils. Epoxy coated bars and com-
ponents are subject to damage if dragged on the ground or mishandled. Heavy plates and
nuts are often galvanized even though the bar may be epoxy coated since they are difficult
to protect against abrasion in the field. Epoxy coating patch kits are often used in the field
for repairing nicked or scratched epoxy surfaces.
End Caps
Williams offers end caps produced from fiber
reinforced nylon or steel to provide corrosion pro-
tection at otherwise exposed anchor ends. Most
often the caps are packed with corrosion inhibiting
wax or grease. The fiber reinforced nylon end cap
meets the Florida DOT standards for New
Directions of Post Tensioned Bridges.
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or pea gravel. This mixture should not be run through the grout pump.
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T8Z Hydraulic Torque Wrench T8Z Manual Torque Wrench
The hydraulic torque wrench is used for tensioning For applying torque to the nut. Available for 1” to 1-3/8” dia.
anchors in tight fitting locations where it would be difficult with a 1” square drive for up to 1,000 ft.-lbs. capacity.
to use an hydraulic jack. The wrench is also recom-
mended for use when setting the large diameter Spin-
Lock anchors. The torque wrenches are light weight and
can achieve a maximum of 7,400 ft-lbs. All Hydraulic T3Z Hex Knocker Wrench
Torque Wrenches have 1-1/2” square drive outputs. Hex Knocker Wrenches
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7,400 ft./lbs. 10.74" 7" 19 lbs. For use with T8Z Torque Wrench.
(1,023 kg/M) (273 mm) (178 mm) (11.3 kg) Available with a 1” square
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