Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning, 3rd Edition

The manual published by the Post‑Tensioning Institute (PTI) serves as the official study/reference guide for the Level 1 “Unbonded Field Fundamentals” certification program. It provides detailed coverage of the installation, inspection, stressing and finishing procedures for unbonded single-strand post-tensioning systems (including slab-on-ground applications), and incorporates updated inspection checklists, a glossary of post‐tensioning terms (English/Spanish), and alignment with industry certification requirements./p>

This instructional manual has been prepared by the Post-Tensioning Institute’s Committee for Training and Certification of Field Personnel for Unbonded Post-Tensioning soley as a recommended general guide and assistance to the placement, installation and inspection of unbonded single strand post-tensioning systems, the operation of stressing equipment, and accessories.