When Eugene Freyssinet developed and patented the technique of prestresing concrete in 1928, he little realised the applications to which his invention would be out in the future years. Freyssinet introduced the concept of post-tensioned buildings to the UK
Since then thousands of square metres of suspended and ground bearing slabs have been completed utilising the system for projects a diverse as: >> Offices >> Car parks >> Schools and universities >> Shopping centres >> Reservoirs >> High bay distribution warehouses >> Sports halls >> Pharmaceutical and chemical facilities >> Places of worship >> Apartment buildings >> Airports.
Technical assistance
Freyssinet have an in-house design department staffed by qualified engineers with experience in post-tensioned building design. This team is happy to assist clients, architects, engineers and contractors with: >> Working (shop) drawings >> Scheme design >> Budget estimate >> Detailed design >> Vibration analysis of floor plates >> Provision of methods statements, specifications and risk assessments Site service >> Supply of post-tensioning materials >> Supply of reinforcement >> Installation of post-tensioning and reinforcement >> Stressing >> Cutting of tendon surplus >> Grouting >> Forming and concreting slabs on grade. Quality assurance Freyssinet is a quality assured company to BS EN ISO 9001 : 2000. Design, manufacture and site workers are strictly controlled to ensure optimum efficiency and premium quality. Additionally, Freyssinet is registered under CARES post-tensioning scheme. Anchorages are tested in accordance with BS4447 ‘The performance of prestressing anchorages for post-tensioned construction’ to ensure safe and reliable operation.