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On-Demand Webinar: Intro to Post-Tensioned Anchors for Dams

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Association of State Dam Safety Officials, 2019



The course will describe the evolution of prestressed rock anchor technology as applied for over 50 years to dams in North America. This evolution will be presented through an analysis of the successive phases of the PTI “Recommendations” documents, which constitute the referenceable standard of care. Special attention will be paid to issues associated with long-term performance and the so called “Legacy Anchors.”

Key Take-aways:

  • Historical perspective.
  • Background on design.
  • Background on construction.
  • Background on stressing and testing.
  • Long-term performance evaluation.


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Speaker(s): Donald A. Bruce


Revision ID: 2306
Revision Date: 08/19/2022