Post-Tensioning Institute

The Post-Tensioning Institute (PTI) is a non-profit organization for the advancement of post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction. The Post-Tensioning Institute provides a variety of resources online for architects and engineers.

History

PTI was founded in 1976. Members of the Institute include major post-tensioning materials fabricators, manufacturers of prestressing materials and companies supplying materials, services and equipment used in post-tensioned construction. Additionally, members include professional engineers, architects and contractors.

Certification Programs

Field Certification Program

  • Level 1 - Fundamentals of Unbonded Post-Tensioning
  • Level 2 - Inspector
  • Level 2 - Superstructure Ironworker
  • Level 1 - Field for Bonded Post-Tensioning
  • Level 2 - Field for Bonded Post-Tensioning

Plant Certification Program

  • Plants Producing Unbonded Single Strand Tendons
  • Plants Producing Prestressed Concrete (PC) Strand

Technical Committees

The Technical Advisory Board reviews and oversees all technical activities of the Institute.

  • Barrier Cable
  • Bonded Tendon
  • Bridges
  • Building Design
  • Cable-Stayed Bridges
  • Certification
  • Education
  • Grouting
  • Rock & Soil Anchors
  • Repair, Rehabilitation and Strengthening
  • Slab-on-Ground
  • Special Topics
  • Unbonded Tendon

Allied Groups

  • American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • American Metal Market (AMM)
  • American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI)
  • National Concrete Bridge Council (NCBC)
  • Post-Tensioning Association of the U.K. (PTA)
  • Post-Tensioning Institute of Australia (PTIA)
  • South African Post-Tensioning Association (SAPTA)

Certified Suppliers of Unbonded Post-Tensioning (incomplete list)

  • Amsysco Inc.
  • CCL USA, Inc.
  • DYWIDAG Systems International
  • PTE Strand Company, Inc
  • Post Tension of Nevada, Inc.
  • Ready Cable, Inc.
  • Suncoast Post-Tension, Ltd.
  • VSL

References