How It Works
Learn how StressCon Works
The StressCon Post-Tension System reinforces concrete structures using high-strength, seven-strand steel cables coated in lubricant and encased in plastic sheathing.
Installed per engineering specifications, these cables form a grid within the concrete formwork, supported by plastic chairs and anchored at both ends. Once the concrete reaches the required strength, stressing is performed using a hydraulic jack, applying precise tension to the cables. The lubricant allows smooth movement within the sheathing, ensuring even force distribution. Steel wedges secure the stressed cables in the anchorage, placing the slab in a state of active compression.
This post-tensioning method enhances load-bearing capacity, minimizes cracking, and counteracts soil movement, ensuring long-term structural integrity and durability.
