Stressbar

Stressbar bar systems are an ideal method for engineers to induce and control loads and forces in structures. They have been manufactured and supplied to the construction industry since 1971 by VSL Prestressing. The full range of Stressbar covers high tensile cold worked Stressbar to low tensile architectural tendons all coming with a range of standard assembly fittings.

Application
VSL Stressbar systems are ideal for the economic application of post tensioning forces on relatively short tendons. Typical applications include the following

Buildings
- Prestressing of beams and columns
- Precast connections

Bridges
- Stay cable
- Hangers
- Prestressed segments
- Strengthening
- Tension of piles and caissons

Wharves
- Stressed deck planks
- Tie backs

Anchors
- Permanent anchors
- Uplift anchors
- Roof bolting
- Soil nails
- Crane bases
- Light towers

Specialist
- Heavy lifting
- Frame ties
- Pile testing
- Architectual ties

Characteristic properties can be found in the Technical Outline document