Frey Ss I Bar Eta 090169

FREYSSINET PRESTRESSING BAR SYSTEM – EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL
UK CARES
Pembroke House,
21 Pembroke Road,
Sevenoaks,
Kent, TN13 1XR,
United Kingdom
www.ukcares.com
MEMBER OF EOTA
European Technical Approval ETA-09/0169

Original version in English
Trade name: FREYSSIBAR
Holder of approval: FREYSSINET

1 bis, rue du Petit Clamart
F-78140 VELIZY (France)
Generic type and use of Post-tensioning kit for prestressing of structures with bars
construction product:
Valid from: 26 Oct 2009

to: 25 Oct 2014
Kit manufacturer FREYSSINET

1 bis, rue du Petit Clamart
F-78140 VELIZY (France)
This European Technical 34 pages including 18 pages of drawings which form an integral part of the
Approval contains: document
European Organisation for Technical Approvals
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CONTENTS
I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................... 3
II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THIS EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL................. 4
1 DEFINITION OF PRODUCT AND INTENDTED USE .................................................................... 4

1..1 Product Definition ............................................................................................................. 4
1..2 Categories of Use .............................................................................................................. 5
1..3 Assumed Service Life of the Kit ....................................................................................... 5
2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PT SYSTEM .............................................................................. 5

2.1 Stressing Anchorages ........................................................................................................ 5
2.2 Fixed Anchorages.............................................................................................................. 5
2.3 Couplers ............................................................................................................................ 5
2.4 Tensile element ................................................................................................................. 6
2.5 Friction in Tendons ........................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Radii of curvature.............................................................................................................. 7
2.7 Slip at Anchorages and Couplers ...................................................................................... 7
2.8 Lateral Cover and Distances in Prestressed Concrete Structures...................................... 7
2.9 Bursting Reinforcement in Prestressed Concrete Structures............................................. 8
2.10 Strength of Concrete.......................................................................................................... 9
2.11 Clearance behind Anchorages........................................................................................... 9
2.12 Measurement of Friction Coefficient and Load Transfer Percentage from Stressing end
to the other..................................................................................................................................... 9
2.13 Adjustment of Prestressing Load ...................................................................................... 9
2.14 Possibility of Detensioning ............................................................................................... 9
2.15 Temporary or Permanent Caps.......................................................................................... 9
2.16 Verification Methods......................................................................................................... 9
3 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPONENTS .............................................................................. 10

3..1 Bars.................................................................................................................................. 10
3..2 Anchorages and Couplers................................................................................................ 10
3..3 Lubrication, temporary protection, conditioning ............................................................ 10
3..4 Dangerous Substances..................................................................................................... 10
4 EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY AND CE MARKING ............................................................. 11

4..1 Attestation of Conformity System................................................................................... 11
4..2 Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 12
5 ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT(S) FOR THE INTENDED USE WAS
FAVOURABLY ASSESSED ........................................................................................................ 15
5..1 Manufacturing ................................................................................................................. 15
5..2 Installation....................................................................................................................... 15
6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER. ............................................................... 15

6..1 Recommendations on packaging, transport and storage ................................................. 15
6..2 Recommendations on use, maintenance, repair .............................................................. 15
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I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. This European Technical Approval is issued by UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels
in accordance with the
• Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations

and administrative provisions of Member States relating to construction products
(89/106/EEC) amended by Council Directive 93/68/EEC of 22 July 1993.(1)
• UK implementation of the Construction Products Directive, 89/106/EEC: Statutory
Instrument 1991, No 1620 "Building and Buildings, The Construction Products
Regulations 1991" — made 15 July 1991, laid before Parliament 22 July 1991,
coming into force 27 December 1991, and amended by the Construction Products
(Amendment) Regulations 1994 (Statutory Instrument 1994, No 3051).
• Common Procedural Rules for Requesting, Preparing and the Granting of European
Technical Approvals(2).
• Guideline for European Technical Approval of Post-tensioning Kits for Prestressing
of Structures. ETAG013 Edition June 2002.
2. The UK Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels is authorised to check whether the
provisions of this European Technical Approval are met. Checking may take place in the
manufacturing plant(s). Nevertheless, the responsibility for the conformity of the products to the
European Technical Approval and for their fitness for intended use remains with the holder of the
European Technical Approval.
3. This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to other manufacturers or agents of

manufacturers other than those indicated on page 1, or manufacturing plants other than those
indicated on page 1 of this European Technical Approval.
4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by UK Certification Authority for

Reinforcing Steels according to Article 5 of the Council Directive 89/106/EEC.
5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means

shall be in full. However, partial reproduction can be made with the written consent of UK
Certification Authority for Reinforcing Steels. In this case partial reproduction has to be designated
as such. Texts and drawings of advertising brochures shall not contradict or misuse the European
Technical Approval.
6. The European Technical Approval is issued by the approval body in its official language(s). These
versions should correspond fully to the version used by EOTA for circulation. Translations into other
languages have to be designated as such.
References:
(1) Official Journal of the European Communities No L40, 11.02, 1989, page 12.
(2) Official Journal of the European Communities No L17, 20.01, 1994, page 34.
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II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THIS EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL
1 DEFINITION OF PRODUCT AND INTENDTED USE

1..1 Product Definition
The Freyssinet bar prestressing system is designed for both bonded and unbonded internal and
external prestressing.
The PT system comprises:
- Tensile element
Tendons are ribbed bars made of prestressing steel, hot rolled, threaded by cold deformation,
with diameters: 26.5, 32, 36, 40 and 50mm, and a 1030MPa tensile strength complying with
prEN 10138-4-Y-1030-H-26,5/50,0-R.
- Stressing and fixed anchorages with anchor plates, washers and nuts.
- Fixed and movable couplers.
- Ducts*
Steel strip ducts complying with EN 523,
Corrugated plastic ducts complying with ETAG013 Clause C.3.
- Bursting steel reinforcement*

Additional reinforcement placed in the anchorage zone compolying with EN 10080.
- Filling material*
Grout complying with EN447
Grease complying with ETAG013 Clause C.4.1
Wax complying with ETAG013 Clause C.4.2
* Not included with the kit by the ETA holder but may be supplied separately.
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1..2 Categories of Use

The prestressing kit described in this ETA can be used for new structures, for repair and
reinforcement of existing structures with following tendon types:
• Internal bonded tendon
• Internal unbonded tendon
• External tendon for structures with a tendon path situated outside the cross-section of the
structure or member but inside its envelope.
The prestressing kit described in this ETA can be used in any type of structure and is used more
frequently in:
• bridges
• buildings
• nuclear containment structures
• offshore structures
• floating installations and platforms
• retaining walls
1..3 Assumed Service Life of the Kit

Measures taken in this ETA assume an intended service life of 100 years for prestressing kits.
Indications mentioned on the service life of a construction product cannot be interpreted as a

guarantee given neither by the manufacturer nor the approval body. They only serve as a means to
select components and appropriate materials to meet the economically reasonable expected life-time
of structures. Characteristics of product
2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PT SYSTEM

2.1 Stressing Anchorages
The stressing anchorage consists of an anchor plate, a washer and a nut. For injection purposes, the
bearing plate may be fitted with a grout slot and threaded holes to attach the grouting cap.
The stressing anchorage can be used as a fixed anchorage.
2.2 Fixed Anchorages

The fixed anchorage consists of an anchor plate with or without grout slots, a washer and a nut. The
nut is tack welded onto the anchor plate at the factory.
2.3 Couplers
The same coupler is used for mobile and fixed configurations. It connects two bars together by
means of a sleeve.
The fixed coupler enables the direct connection to the stressing anchorage of an already stressed
tendon.
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2.4 Tensile element

Initial prestressing and overstressing forces are specified in the respective standards and
provisionsvalid at the place of use. The table 1 lists informative maximum values of the tendons.
Table 1 : Initial prestressing and overstressing forces according to Eurocode 2 and prEN 10138-
4:2009
Nominal bar Nominal cross Maximum prestressing Maximum overstressing
diameter sectional area force force
d Sn 0.90 Sn Fp0.1k 0.95 Sn Fp0.1k
mm mm² kN kN
26.5 552 414 437
32 804 604 638
36 1018 765 807
40 1257 944 996
50 1964 1475 1557
The fulfilment of the stabilization criteria and requirements for crack widths in the load
transfer tests were verified at 0.80 Sn Fpk ( Fp0.1k = 835 MPa; Fpk = 1030 MPa )
In any case, the stressing force has to satisfy regulations in the place of use.
2.5 Friction in Tendons

The coefficients of friction (μ) and of wobble (k), as defined in European standard pr EN1992-1-1 to
obtain the prestressing force with the equation P(x) = Pmax e-μ(θ+kx), vary in accordance with the type
of bars.
The coefficients in the table 2 are the values provided by the above European standard..
Table 2 :
k µ
Type of bars
(rad/m) (rad-1)
Ribbed bars 0.005 ≤ k ≤ 0,01 0,65
Friction losses in the anchorages and couplers are low and need not to be taken into consideration in
design and execution.
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2.6 Radii of curvature

Straight bars only are used.
2.7 Slip at Anchorages and Couplers

Table 3 specifies the slip values to be taken into consideration in design and for determining tendon
elongation.
In the case of a single tensioning operation:
Table 3 : slip values at anchorages

Nominal bar diameter (mm) 26,5 - 32 - 36 40 –50
Slip at stressing anchorage (mm) 1,5 2,0
Slip at fixed anchorage (mm) 0,15
Slip at sleeve (mm) 0,30
A smaller draw-in value is reached at the stressing anchorage by carrying out three jacking
operations to the maximum load followed each time by a transfer of the force to the anchorage.
Resulting draw-in values are given in the table 4. Such procedure is recommended for short bars (i.e.
less than 4 meters).
Table 4: special slip values at anchorages

Nominal bar diameter (mm) 26,5 - 32 - 36 40 –50
Slip at stressing anchorage (mm) 0,5 0,7
2.8 Lateral Cover and Distances in Prestressed Concrete Structures

In what follows, it is considered that anchorages are positioned relative to two orthogonal directions
x and y.
Notations:
• A, B: plane dimensions of the trumplate (A ≥ B),
• a, b: side lengths of test specimen ( a ≥ b ),
• x, y: minimum centre distance between two anchorages in the structure in x- and y-
directions,
• x’, y’: minimum edge distance between anchorages and the closest external surface in x- and
y-directions,
• fcm,o: mean compressive strength measured on cylinder required before tensioning.
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B B
y’ y’
A A
y y
x’ x’ x x x’
Dimensions x and y shall satisfy the following conditions:

x ≥ B+30 (mm)
y ≥ A+30 (mm)
x.y ≥ a.b
x ≥ 0.85 a
y ≥ 0.85 b
x’ ≥ 0. 5 x + cover – 10 (mm)
y ≥ 0. 5 y + cover – 10 (mm)
The values of a and b are given in the table 5 for a concrete strengths fcm,o of 30 MPa.
Table 5 : Side length of prisms

Nominal bar diameter Fcm,o = 30 MPa
(mm) a x b (mm)
26.5 190 x 190
32 220 x 220
36 245 x 245
40 270 x 270
50 340 x 340
2.9 Bursting Reinforcement in Prestressed Concrete Structures

Bursting reinforcement consists in:
• Surface reinforcement,
• Anchorage bursting reinforcement,
• General reinforcement to balance mechanically the concerned piece within the structure, the
dimensions of which result from the design rules of reinforced concrete.
Anchorage bursting reinforcement as defined in annex P results from load transfer testing. If required
the local zone reinforcement specified in the ETA may be modified for a specific project design in
accordance with national regulations and relevant approval of the local authorities and of the ETA
holder to provide equivalent performance.
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2.10 Strength of Concrete

Concrete according to EN 206-1 shall be used. The actual mean compressive strength of concrete
measured on cylinders at time of stressing fcm,o shall be at least 30 MPa.
2.11 Clearance behind Anchorages

Behind each anchorage a clearance must be reserved to allow for:
• Installation of nuts,
• Placing of stressing jack,
• Sufficient protection cover of cable end after cutting-off of bar overlengths,
• Installation of temporary or permanent cap, if necessary.
Table 6 : Minimum bar overlength for stressing (mm, from the bearing plate)
Bar diameter 26.5 32 36 40 50
Jack directly connected to the bar 185 190 195 260 260
Jack using a traction tie rod 115 125 140 155 215
For special proposes this given clearance might be reduced after consulting the ETA holder.
For external fixed anchorages a minimal clearance of 200 mm allows the installation of the washer,
and nut on the protruding bar.
2.12 Measurement of Friction Coefficient and Load Transfer Percentage from Stressing end to
the other
This operation is possible whenever access to both ends is possible.
2.13 Adjustment of Prestressing Load

In the case of prestressing tendons injected with a flexible filling product, it is possible to adjust the
prestressing load at any time during service life if tendon overlengths have been maintained. The
overlengths are protected by an adequately long protection cap.
2.14 Possibility of Detensioning

In the case of prestressing tendons injected with a flexible filling product, it is possible to detension
the tendon.
2.15 Temporary or Permanent Caps

Caps are available. Caps can be plastic or steel. If steel, they are protected against corrosion by hot-
dip galvanising in accordance with standard EN ISO 1461, or are delivered uncoated and are painted
on site.
2.16 Verification Methods

The assessment of the suitability of the kit for the intended use, in relation to the requirements for
mechanical resistance and stability in the sense of the Essential Requirement 1 has been made in
compliance with the Guideline for European Technical Approval (ETAG 013) of “Post-Tensioning
Kits for Prestressing of Structures”. Performances examined in conformity to the ETAG satisfy the
pertinent essential requirements. These are mainly performances related to static load, transfer on
concrete and resistance to fatigue. Methods for check, evaluation and assessment of aptitude for use
and test procedures conform those detailed in the ETAG.
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3 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPONENTS
3..1 Bars
The thread is a special high quality and of high accuracy thread obtained by cold rolling. Nominal
diameters of the ribbed bars are 26.5, 32, 36, 40 and 50mm.
The tendons consist of plain and ribbed high tensile bars complying with prEN 10138-4-Y-1030-H-R and
have the following properties:
Diameter mm 26.5 32 36 40 50
Characteristic 568 828 1048 1294 2022
value of maximum force
kN
Maximum prestress 454 662 834 1035 1618

force
3..2 Anchorages and Couplers

Anchor plates, nuts, washers and sleeves are defined in the annex I to K
The standard nut and washer of the fixed anchorage can be tack-welded onto the anchor plate at the
factory.
3..3 Lubrication, temporary protection, conditioning

Bar anchorage and couplers are delivered slightly oiled.
Temporary protection of tensile elements is obtained by soluble oil. Following products may be
used:
- Shell Dromus B Oil,
- Caltex soluble RGBF Oil,
- Mobiloil Solvag 1533 Oil,
- Rustban 310 Oil.
3..4 Dangerous Substances

The ETA holder declares that no dangerous substances are present in the components of the PT kit.
In addition to the specific clauses relating to dangerous substances contained in the ETA, there may
be other requirements, applicable to the products falling within its scope (e.g. transposed European
legislation and national laws, regulations and administrative provisions). In conformity with the
provisions of the European directive 89/106/EEC, these requirements must also be complied with
wherever they apply.
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4 EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY AND CE MARKING
4..1 Attestation of Conformity System
The system of attestation of conformity specified by the European Commission in mandate

98/456/EC is system 1+, with audit testing of samples, described in Council Directive (89/106/EEC)
Annex III and is detailed as follows:
a) Tasks for the manufacturer
(1) Factory production control

(2) Further testing of samples taken at the factory by the manufacturer in accordance with a
prescribed test plan.
(b) Tasks for the Approved Body:
(1) Initial type testing of the product.

(2) Initial inspection of factory and of factory production control (FPC).
(3) Continuous surveillance, assessment and approval of factory production control (FPC).
(4) Audit testing of samples.
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4..2 Responsibilities
4.2.1 Tasks of the Manufacturer
4.2.1.1. Factory Production Control
In accordance with ETAG013 clause 8.2.1.2.1, the manufacturer shall implement a quality
management system complying with EN ISO 9001: 2000, including a quality plan that addresses the
FPC requirements of ETAG013.
The quality plan shall specifically ensure that purchased product conforms to specified purchase
requirements. The type and extent of control applied to the supplier and the purchased product shall
be dependent upon the effect of the purchased product on subsequent product realization or the final
product.
The manufacturer shall evaluate and select suppliers based on their ability to supply product in
accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. Criteria for selection, evaluation and re-evaluation
shall be established. Records of the results of evaluations and any necessary actions arising from the
evaluation shall be maintained.
In accordance with EN ISO9001: 2000, the manufacturer shall monitor and measure the
characteristics of the product to verify that product requirements have been met. This shall be carried
out at appropriate stages of the product realization process in accordance with the following test plan
(Table 7).
Evidence of conformity with the test plan shall be maintained and shall indicate the person(s)
authorizing release of product.
Product release and service delivery shall not proceed until the planned arrangements have been
satisfactorily completed.
All records of relevant results concerning the ETA and the audit reports concerning the components
manufactures shall be made available for at least 10 years.
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Table 7 : Prescribed test plan

Test/ Traceability Minimum Documen-
Component Item 3 tation
Check Frequency²
5
material Check 100% EN10024:3.1
5%
detailed dimensions4 Test Yes
≥ 5 specimen
Nut,
full 0.5%
sleeve strength (Hardness Test
≥ 2 specimen per Yes
test)
batch
visual Inspection 1 Check 100 % No
material5 Check 100 % EN10024:2.2
3%
detailed dimensions4 Test Yes
≥ 2 specimen
Plate full
strength (Hardness ≥ 5 specimen per
Test Yes
test) batch
visual Inspection 1 Check 100 % No
Steel strip material5 check 100 % "CE"
"CE"
ducts visual inspection check 100 % no
Smooth steel material5 check 100 % "CE"
"CE"
pipes visual inspection check 100 % no
Bars tendons material5 check 100 % EN10204:3.1
diameter test full Each coil/bundle no
visual inspection check Each coil/bundle No
Single tensile
1 series Once per year ETAG013 E.3
element
1 visual inspection relates to thread gauge testing, correctness of marking or tag, adequate performing, surface
aspect, absence of burrs or faults, absence of cavities, corrosion etc. as indicated in the testing plan.
2 all samples taken at random and clearly identified
3 full : full traceability of each component to its raw material.
bulk : traceability of each delivery of components to a defined point.
4 detailed dimensions mean measuring of all dimensions and angles according to the specification as given in the
prescribed test plan
5 material checks are included for information only as these are not part of the prescribed test plan.
4.2.2 Tasks of Approved Body
4.2.2.1 Initial Type-testing of the Product
The results of the tests performed as part of the initial assessment for this European Technical
Approval may be used unless there are changes in the manufacturing process or plant. In such cases,
the necessary initial type-testing shall be agreed between and UK Certification Authority for
Reinforcing Steels and the approved body involved.
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4.2.2.2 Initial Inspection of Factory and of Factory Production Control
The approved body shall audit the manufacturer’s factory production control system including the
prescribed test plan (Table 7) to ensure that the PT system complies with this ETA.
4.2.2.3 Continuous Surveillance
The approved body shall audit the manufacturer’s factory production control system including the
prescribed test plan (Table 7) at least once a year to ensure that the PT system continues to comply
with this ETA. The approved body checks each component producer at least once every five years.
4.2.2.4 Audit Testing of Samples
The approved body shall select component samples during surveillance audits and check for
compliance with the above test plan (Table 7).
4.2.2.5 Certification
The approved body shall issue a certificate of product conformity as evidence of compliance with
this ETA.
4.3. CE Marking
The CE marking shall be affixed to the delivery note.
The CE mark shall be accompanied by the following information:
- Name or identifying mark of the producer and plant.

- The last two digits of the year in which the marking was affixed.
- The numbers of the certificates of conformity.
- The ETA number.
- The use categories.
- The number of the approved body involved.
- The product identity (commercial name).
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5 ASSUMPTIONS UNDER WHICH THE FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT(S) FOR THE INTENDED
USE WAS FAVOURABLY ASSESSED
5..1 Manufacturing
The Freyssinet Post-tensioning bar system shall be manufactured in accordance with this European
Technical Approval and the production shall be covered by a current product conformity certificate
in accordance with ETAG013.
5..2 Installation
The Freyssinet post-tensioning bar system shall be installed by an experienced specialist PT

contractor in accordance with the installation instructions (Freyssinet installation manual PB1030
SPA 001) using the ETA holders specified equipment and procedures
Post-tensioning design shall comply with the recommendations given in this ETA and the anchorage
shall be detailed in accordance with the bursting reinforcement requirements given in Annex P of
this ETA.
Stressing shall not be undertaken until the minimum specified concrete transfer strength has been
achieved.
Components supplied by third parties that are included in this ETA (and not supplied by the ETA
holder) shall comply with the requirements of this European Technical Approval.
All necessary information to enable satisfactory installation shall be supplied by the ETA holder with
the PT kit.
6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER.

6..1 Recommendations on packaging, transport and storage
The ETA holder shall package the PT kit components to prevent corrosion, chemical change and
mechanical damage during transportation to the end user.
The ETA holder shall give instructions for suitable storage on site to prevent corrosion, chemical
change and mechanical damage.
6..2 Recommendations on use, maintenance, repair
The Freyssinet Post-tensioning bar system bar system requires no maintenance provided that it is
protected from mechanical damage and corrosion. Protection may also be required against fire
damage.
Occasionally, there may be a requirement to reassess the tensile load in a tendon, some time after
installation and stressing. Provided that access can be gained to one end, where a nut and bearing
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plate exist and that the thread beyond the nut is of sufficient length and not corroded, a jack can be
reattached and the load in the tendon assessed.
Signed on Behalf of UK CARES
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Diagram A1.1 : with injection inlet
Diagram A1.2: without injection inlet
Nominal
φtube (outer diameter) Etube (thickness)
diameter
mm mm mm
26.5 42.9 2
32 48.5 2
36 50.8 2
40 57.2 2
50 70 2
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex A1

Anchor plate installed before concreting
FIXED & STRESSING ANCHORAGE
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Diagram A2.1: with injection inlet
Diagram A2.1: without injection inlet

Anchor plate installed after concreting
FIXED & STRESSING ANCHORAGE
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Internal prestressing - Bonded tendon
Cement grout injection
EMBEDDED FIXED ANCHORAGE
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Nominal
φduct (inner diameter) Educt (thickness)
diameter
mm mm mm
26.5 45 0.45
32 50 0.45
36 55 0.45
40 60 0.45
50 75 0.50
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex B

Internal prestressing - Bonded tendon
Cement grout injection
STANDARD ANCHORAGES
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Nominal φtube** x E tube*** φtube** x E tube***

diameter steel (*) PE tube
mm mm mm
26.5 42.9 x 2 63 x 5.8
32 48.5 x 2 63 x 5.8
36 50.8 x 2 75 x 6.8
40 57.2 x 2 75 x 6.8
50 70 x 2 90 x 8.2
: * for a steel ducting, tube dimensions are given assuming a butt welding of the pipe to the
formwork tube welded to the anchor plate
** outer diameter
*** thickness
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex C

Internal prestressing - Unbonded tendon
grease or wax injection
STANDARD ANCHORAGES
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Nominal φtube** x E tube***

diameter steel
mm mm
26.5 42.9 x 2
32 48.5 x 2
36 50.8 x 2
40 57.2 x 2
50 70 x 2
** outer diameter
*** thickness
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex D

External tendon with steel pipe
Cement grout or grease or wax injection
STANDARD ANCHORAGES
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diameter PE tube
mm mm
26.5 63 x 3.8
32 63 x 3.8
36 75 x 4.5
40 75 x 4.5
50 90 x 5.4
** outer diameter
*** thickness
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex E

External tendon with HDPE tube
cement or grease injection
STANDARD ANCHORAGES
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diameter PE tube
mm mm
26.5 63 x 5.8
32 63 x 5.8
36 75 x 6.8
40 75 x 6.8
50 90 x 8.2
** outer diameter
*** thickness
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex F

External tendon with HDPE tube
wax injection
STANDARD ANCHORAGES
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Diagram G1 : movable coupler
sleeve
Diagram G2 : fixed coupler
Primary bar
Secondary bar
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex G

Bonded tendons
MOVABLE AND FIXED COUPLEURS
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Diagram G.1: movable coupler
Diagram G.2: fixed coupler
Nominal φ D* x E** φ D* x E **
diameter movable coupler Fixed coupler
mm mm mm
26.5 70 x 2 88.9 x 2
32 76.2 x 2 88.9 x 2
36 88.9 x 2 101.6 x 2
40 95 x 2 114.3 x 2
50 114.3 x 2 152.4 x 2
* φD : outer diameter
** Ε : thickness
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex H

Bonded tendons
CAP DIMENSIONS FOR

MOVABLE AND FIXED COUPLEURS
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Nominal
W H ØA ØB PITCH
diameter
mm mm mm mm mm mm
26.5 50 37 30.8 25.9 6
32 56 41 36.5 31.6 6
36 62 46 40.7 35.8 6
40 65 55 46.2 39.5 8
50 90 71 55.9 49.25 8
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex I

Bonded, unbonded and external tendons
ANCHORAGE
NUT
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Nominal
E φ Dext φ Dint
diameter
mm mm mm mm
26.5 6 65 32.5
32 6 70 38.5
36 6 75 42.5
40 6 80 48.5
50 6 105 58
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex J

ANCHORAGE
WASHER
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Nominal
φD L ØA ØB PITCH
diameter
mm mm mm mm mm mm
26.5 45 90 30.8 25.9 6
32 50 115 36.5 31.6 6
36 60 130 40.7 35.8 6
40 65 140 46.2 39.5 8
50 76 170 55.9 49.25 8
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex K

COUPLING DEVICE
SLEEVE
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Nominal
ØA ØB PITCH
diameter
mm mm mm mm
26.5 28.8 25.2 6
32 34.5 30.8 6
36 38.6 35.0 6
40 43.4 38.6 8
50 53.2 48.2 8
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex L

BAR DIMENSIONS
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Nominal
A* B* E* φD
diameter
mm mm mm mm mm
26.5 110 110 30 34
32 125 125 35 40
36 140 140 40 44
40 160 160 40 50
50 200 200 45 60
* minimum dimensions
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex M

ANCHOR PLATE
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Nominal
L
diameter
mm mm
26.5 80
32 85
36 100
40 100
50 130
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex N

ANCHOR PLATE WITH GROUT SLOTS
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Nominal L for keeping

S1 x S2 XxY L standard
diameter stressing overlength
mm mm mm mm mm
26.5 110 x 110 90 x90 95 210
32 125 x 125 95 x 95 100 220
36 140 x 140 105 x 105 120 220
40 150 x 150 110 x 110 120 220
50 185 x 185 142 x 142 150 280
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex O

PERMANENT CAP
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All reinforcement to EN 10080:2005

fy = 500 MPa
BURSTING REINFORCEMENT
Nominal Number
Rebar
bar of C P φ Dmax Hx x Hy
diameter
diameter frames
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) mm (mm x mm)
26.5 10 5 20 40 42.9 160 x 160
32 12 4 20 50 48.5 185 x 185
36 12 5 20 50 50.8 210 x 210
40 12 6 20 60 57.2 240 x 240
50 14 6 20 60 70 310 x 310
FREYSSINET- PT bar tendon Annex P

BURSTING REINFORCEMENT
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FREYSSINET PRESTRESSING BAR SYSTEM – EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL

European Technical Approval ETA-09/0169

Trade name: FREYSSIBAR

Holder of approval: FREYSSINET

Valid from: 26 Oct 2009

Kit manufacturer FREYSSINET

European Organisation for Technical Approvals

Rev. E 26/10/2009 1/34

I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS ........................................................... 3

II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THIS EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL................. 4

1 DEFINITION OF PRODUCT AND INTENDTED USE .................................................................... 4

2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PT SYSTEM .............................................................................. 5

3 CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPONENTS .............................................................................. 10

4 EVALUATION OF CONFORMITY AND CE MARKING ............................................................. 11

6 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE MANUFACTURER. ............................................................... 15

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I. LEGAL BASES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Council Directive of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of laws, regulations

3. This European Technical Approval is not to be transferred to other manufacturers or agents of

4. This European Technical Approval may be withdrawn by UK Certification Authority for

5. Reproduction of this European Technical Approval including transmission by electronic means

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II. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF THIS EUROPEAN TECHNICAL APPROVAL

1 DEFINITION OF PRODUCT AND INTENDTED USE

The PT system comprises:

- Fixed and movable couplers.

- Bursting steel reinforcement*

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1..2 Categories of Use

1..3 Assumed Service Life of the Kit

Indications mentioned on the service life of a construction product cannot be interpreted as a

2 CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PT SYSTEM

The stressing anchorage can be used as a fixed anchorage.

2.2 Fixed Anchorages

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2.4 Tensile element

2.5 Friction in Tendons

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2.6 Radii of curvature

2.7 Slip at Anchorages and Couplers

In the case of a single tensioning operation:

Table 3 : slip values at anchorages

Slip at stressing anchorage (mm) 1,5 2,0

Slip at fixed anchorage (mm) 0,15

Slip at sleeve (mm) 0,30

Table 4: special slip values at anchorages

Slip at stressing anchorage (mm) 0,5 0,7

2.8 Lateral Cover and Distances in Prestressed Concrete Structures

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Dimensions x and y shall satisfy the following conditions:

Table 5 : Side length of prisms

2.9 Bursting Reinforcement in Prestressed Concrete Structures

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2.10 Strength of Concrete

2.11 Clearance behind Anchorages

2.13 Adjustment of Prestressing Load

2.14 Possibility of Detensioning

2.15 Temporary or Permanent Caps

Nominal φtube x E tube* φtube x E tube*

Nominal φtube x E tube*

Nominal φtube x E tube*

Nominal φtube x E tube*