VSL Buildings Brochure
VSL Buildings Brochure
VSL Buildings Brochure
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POST-TENSIONING SYSTEMS BARRIER CABLE SYSTEMS STRENGTHENING PRODUCTS SHEAR REINFORCEMENT www.vsl.net A Structural Group Company
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Installation Services
Contractor Training
ecognized as the industry leader in providing durable post-tensioning and specialty reinforcement systems, VSL designs, manufactures and installs post-tensioning systems and components for both new construction and the repair and modification of existing structures.
Design Support
Because each project presents a unique opportunity, VSL teams with contractors, owners and engineers to evaluate projects and determine optimal solutions. VSLs engineers have extensive training in structural design and are active members of technical organizations such as the PostTensioning Institute (PTI) and the American Concrete Institute (ACI).
Project Coordination
VSL has developed software that allows digital recognition of post-tensioning drawing entities and automatically generates tendon schedules showing identification tags, quantities, lengths, color codes and tendon elongations. The program also includes automatic generation of support schedules detailing the heights and quantities of the chair supports. Shop fabrication orders are automatically generated and fed directly to computerized strand cutting lines resulting in superior accuracy.
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Material Delivery
VSL services and products provide optimal solutions and ensure the best value for our customers needs. Teams of skilled, dedicated professionals committed to industry involvement and technological advancement bring innovation to every project need.
Manufacturing
All VSL manufacturing facilities in the United States are certified by the Post-Tensioning Institutes (PTI) Plant Certification Program to ensure the highest quality fabrication of materials and equipment. Dedicated project coordinators and project managers work closely with contractors and engineers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of material, equipment and services.
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Shear Rails
Developed to mitigate the impact of punching shear at slab-column connections, VSL shear rails consist of large head steel studs welded to flat steel rails. When used at column and slab connections, shear rails increase the shear capacity of the slab. Designed in accordance with current codes, the rails provide designers and contractors with a solution for slabs that is more economical and efficient than stirrups, structural steel elements or column capitals. In addition to being quick and easy to install, VSL shear rails create less congestion. This feature makes them a great alternative to hairpins for anchorage zone reinforcement. Eliminated column capitals reduce formwork costs and provide for more efficient construction. Further, VSL shear rails may enable the use of smaller columns which reduce building mass.
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS:
Post-Tensioning
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CONSTRUCTION SYSTEMS:
Bonded Post-Tensioning
VSLAB+
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For structures requiring structural modifications due to load capacity upgrade, change of use, slab openings, deterioration or construction defects, VSL strengthening systems provide innovative and cost-efficient solutions.
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A systematic approach to the design and execution of these projects allows integration of engineering, manufacturing and installation capabilities into a creative, efficient, and cost-effective solution.
Our Mission
We are committed to Developing our people Enhancing the value of our customers properties Improving and growing the organization and its profitability Advancing our industries We accomplish this by Communicating ideas and understandings Developing technology Implementing solutions
Concrete & Masonry Repair Strengthening & Stabilization Waterproofing & Protection Reinforcement Repair Geotechnical Construction
Post-Tensioning Systems Strengthening Products Stay Cable Systems Form Travelers Heavy Lifting
Chimneys, Stacks & Silos Design & Construction Upgrades & Retrofits Repair & Maintenance Demolition
MONOSTRAND POST-TENSIONING
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STAY CABLE SYSTEMS
STRENGTHENING PRODUCTS
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