Strong and Versatile

BBR VT CONA CMX
Strand Post-tensioning Systems
Strong and Versatile

The BBR Network is recognized as the leading group of specialized
engineering contractors in the field of post-tensioning, stay cable and related
construction engineering. The innovation and technical excellence, brought
together in 1944 by its three Swiss founders – Antonio Brandestini, Max
Birkenmaier and Mirko Robin Ros – continues, more than 75 years later,
in that same ethos and enterprising style.
From its Technical Headquarters and Business Development Centre in
Switzerland, the BBR Network reaches out around the globe and has at its
disposal some of the most talented engineers and technicians, as well as the
very latest internationally approved technology.
THE GLOBAL BBR NETWORK

Within the Global BBR Network, established traditions and strong local roots
are combined with the latest thinking and leading edge technology. BBR grants
each local BBR Network Member access to the latest technical knowledge
and resources – and facilitates the exchange of information on a broad scale
and within international partnering alliances. Such global alliances and
co-operations create local competitive advantages in dealing with, for example,
efficient tendering, availability of specialists and specialized equipment or
transfer of technical know-how.
ACTIVITIES OF THE NETWORK

All BBR Network Members are well-respected within their local business
communities and have built strong connections in their respective regions.
They are all structured differently to suit the local market and offer a variety
of construction services, in addition to the traditional core business of
post-tensioning.
BBR TECHNOLOGIES & BRANDS

BBR technologies have been applied to a vast array of different structures –
such as bridges, buildings, cryogenic LNG tanks, dams, marine structures,
nuclear power stations, retaining walls, tanks, silos, towers, tunnels,
wastewater treatment plants, water reservoirs and wind farms. The BBRTM
brands and trademarks – CONA®, BBRV®, HiAm®, HiEx, DINA®, SWIF®, BBR
E-Trace and CONNÆCT® – are recognized worldwide.
The BBR Network has a track record of excellence and innovative approaches
– with thousands of structures built using BBR technologies. While BBR’s
history goes back over 75 years, the BBR Network is focused on constructing
the future – with professionalism, innovation and the very latest technology.
BBR VT International Ltd is the Technical Headquarters and Business Development Centre of the BBR
Network located in Switzerland. The shareholders of BBR VT International Ltd are BBR Holding Ltd
(Switzerland), a subsidiary of the Tectus Group (Switzerland) and KB Spennteknikk AS (Norway),
a subsidiary of the KB Group (Norway).
Every effort is made to ensure that the content of this publication is accurate but the publisher BBR
VT International Ltd accepts no responsibility for effects arising there from.
© BBR VT International Ltd 2020
A solution
for every
challenge
The BBR VT CONA CMX® range of post-tensioning offers
a solution for every type of construction engineering
challenge – from high level motorway viaducts, dams 2 Certification
and nuclear power generation to sporting stadiums,
5 Efficient and durable construction
high rise towers and super flat ground slabs for major with post-tensioning
distribution warehouses and many more applications.
7 History
BBR has over 75 years of expertise and experience of
8 BBR Post-Tensioning Systems
innovating to satisfy customer needs. The company was
BBR VT CONA CMI 10
founded to create new, smarter ways to build – and, BBR VT CONA CME 14
in fact, has never stopped refining and optimizing its BBR VT CONA CMF 18
construction engineering technology to suit changing BBR VT CONA CMM 20
BBR VT CONA CMB 23
market requirements.
BBR VT CONA CMO 24
BBR VT CONA CMW 25
Our CONA CMX technology has been thoroughly tested
by independent laboratories and bears the CE mark, 26 Professional installation practice
indicating that it has a European Technical Assessment.
28 Materials
The quality process is continued by the BBR Network
Members who are all trained and experienced in the 34 Technical detailing
selection and installation of the most suitable system.
44 Technical data
1
International post-tensioning certification
Post-tensioning kits for use in the European Community are required to have a European Technical Assessment,
which is based on a set of defined testing procedures that must be fulfilled. Once the post-tensioning systems are
placed on the market, they are subjected to factory production control and independent and continuous surveillance.
Post-tensioning kits must be installed by trained Post-Tensioning Specialist Companies to ensure professional and
system-conforming installation.
Legal basis
With the introduction of the Eurocode and The European Organization for Technical
according to the European Construction Assessments (EOTA) comprises the
Products Directive – (CPD), construction Approval Bodies nominated to issue ETA
products used in the European Community after the testing provisions stipulated
(EC) are required to carry “CE marking” – a in EAD16 have been fulfilled and after
mandatory conformity mark. CE stands European consultation has been successfully
for Conformité Européenne – “European completed. European consultation involves * ETAG 013 has been extended to EAD16,
conformity”. Post-tensioning kits can only circulation of the technical documentation which is also fullfilled by BBR products.
carry CE marking if a European Technical of the post-tensioning kit, with a summary
Assessment (ETA) has been obtained from of the tests performed on the system, to
a nominated Approval Body and after an all nominated Approval Bodies within the post-tensioning kits are based on an
EC – Certificate of Conformity has been European Union. An ETA is issued for a assumed intended working life of the post-
obtained from an eligible Approved / Notified proprietary post-tensioning kit to the ETA tensioning system of 100 years. The EC
Body. The official guidance document giving Holder with a designated Kit Manufacturing – Certificate of Conformity attests that the
the requirements for obtaining an ETA was Plant of the components. As of 2008, use manufacturing of the individual components
published in 2002 under ETAG 013 and later of CE marked post-tensioning systems is subject to the continuous surveillance
updated by EAD16* “European Assessment has been mandatory throughout the of an independent authority (Approved
Document of Post-tensioning Kits for whole of Europe and use of the Eurocode / Notified Body), which checks that the
Prestressing of Structures” which details a is mandatory from 2010 onwards. The manufactured components comply with the
set of testing procedures which have to be provisions made for European approved components outlined in the particular ETA.
fulfilled.
Designated
Member of
ÖSTERREICHISCHES
according to
Article 29 of
Regulation (EU)
INSTITUT FÜR BAUTECHNIK
No 305/2011
Schenkenstrasse 4 T +43 1 533 65 50 www.eota.eu
1010 Vienna Ι Austria F +43 1 533 64 23
www.oib.or.at Ι [email protected]
European ETA-06/0147
Technical Assessment of 30.10.2017
General part
Technical Assessment Body issuing the Österreichisches Institut für Bautechnik (OIB)
European Technical Assessment Austrian Institute of Construction Engineering
Trade name of the construction product BBR VT CONA CMI – Bonded Post-tensioning
System with 04 to 31 Strands
Product family to which the construction Post-tensioning kit for prestressing of structures
product belongs with internal bonded strands
Manufacturer BBR VT International Ltd

Ringstrasse 2
8603 Schwerzenbach (ZH)
Switzerland
Manufacturing plant BBR VT International Ltd

Ringstrasse 2
Switzerland
This European Technical Assessment 61 pages including Annexes 1 to 32, which form
contains an integral part of this assessment.
This European Technical Assessment ETAG 013, Guideline for European technical
is issued in accordance with Regulation approval for Post-Tensioning Kits for Prestressing
(EU) No 305/2011, on the basis of of Structures, edition June 2002, used according
to Article 66 (3) of Regulation (EU) № 305/2011
as European Assessment Document.
This European Technical Assessment European Technical Assessment ETA-06/0147 of

replaces 31.05.2016.
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Typical testing provisions BBR E-Trace Factory Production Control
EAD16 “European Assessment Document BBR E-Trace – our in-house developed EAD16 specifies the minimum production
of Post-Tensioning Kits for Prestressing of internet-based software – is a control frequencies that have to be achieved,
Structures” details the full scale tests the comprehensive e-commerce platform, a e.g. 100% material control, 5% dimension
post-tensioning kit has to undergo. The basic quality management tool and engineering control, 100% visual check.
testing provisions include the following: database which integrates Factory
Production Control (FPC). It links all Compliance with these and the complete
Static tensile tests for each anchorage and members of the Global BBR Network factory production process are fully audited
coupler type – A complete tendon is first including BBR Post-Tensioning Specialists, by the Approved / Notified Body and any
stressed by means of standard stressing BBR Component Manufacturers and ETA non-conformity must be rectified prior to any
equipment to 80% of the characteristic Holder, BBR VT International. CE marking.
ultimate tensile strength of the tendon
(UTS). The load of 80% UTS is then It leads users through the quality process, During the validity period of the ETA, the
maintained for a duration of two hours, after ensuring that each step is documented Approved / Notified Body continues to
which the tendon is stressed – by means and recorded – including orders, stock exert full control of the production – in
of an external testing machine – to failure. management, reception, delivery notes and addition to the audits and testing by the Kit
An efficiency of at least 95% of the actual site management. The platform facilitates Manufacturer:
ultimate tensile strength of the tendon and the everyday work of all BBR Network • the ETA Holder and the Kit Manufacturer
2% elongation must be achieved. members and also supports effective supply are audited every year;
chain management. • each Component Manufacturer is audited
Fatigue tests for each anchorage and during the five year validity of the ETA;
coupler type – The acceptance criteria is The BBR E-Trace platform essentially allows • kit components are collected from site
to pass two million load cycles with a stress us to achieve 100% traceability of every annually for independent testing and
range of 80 MPa without fatigue failure in the single component that is manufactured checking of the mechanical performance.
anchorage components and with no more along the entire supply chain line, achieve
than 5% of the tensile element cross-section full Factory Production Control and attain CE These provisions guarantee proper quality
being lost. Fatigue testing of post-tensioning marking. and compliance of the kit components
systems is a new requirement in many parts delivered to site.
of the world and passing such a test requires
particular care in detailing the components
of the anchorage and the transition with the
duct.
Load transfer tests for each anchorage

type and concrete strength – During a load
transfer test, the anchorage components,
including relevant reinforcement and
concrete with the desired dimensions for a
particular concrete strength, are subjected
to 10 load cycles between 12% and 80%
UTS, before the complete assembly is loaded
to failure. An efficiency of at least 110% UTS
must be achieved.
Additional mandatory tests are described

in EAD16 – such as assembly and grouting
tests, as well as a whole range of tests for
special applications. Examples include saddle
tests for external post-tensioning, tests
under cryogenic conditions and electrically
isolated tendons.
CERTIFICATION 3
BBR Post-Tensioning Specialist
Companies
European Assessed and CE marked post-
tensioning kits must be installed by certified
Post-Tensioning Specialist Companies. The
BBR Post-Tensioning Specialist Company
is responsible, under supervision of the ETA
holder, for compliance with all regulations
set out in the relevant technical assessments
for the post-tensioning kit and with the
respective standards and regulations in
force at the place of use, and must ensure a
professional execution of the post-tensioning
works, which includes the following key
points:
• logistics and supply of a complete post-
tensioning kit to the construction site;
An international passport
• full assembly and installation service of the
post-tensioning kit on the construction site; ensuring the highest standards
• quality assurance and endorsement of The CE marking and the European Technical being used with the required level of safety.
all relevant health and safety regulations Assessment create an international passport The key parameters of all CE marked post-
relating to the work place. for post-tensioning kits. CE marked BBR tensioning systems are summarized in the
VT CONA CMX post-tensioning systems particular ETA which becomes the reference
The key personnel of the BBR Post- installed by certified and responsible BBR technical document defining the conditions
Tensioning Specialist Company must be Post-Tensioning Specialist Companies of use of the system. The full ETA document
continuously trained in the usage of the provide the highest level of quality and is made available to designers, engineers,
particular post-tensioning kits and be assure the owners of the structures to which contractors and clients.
certified for the post-tensioning works by the the post-tensioning kits are applied that only
ETA Holder – BBR VT International Ltd. high quality and state-of-the-art products are
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Efficient and durable construction with post-tensioning
Post-tensioning is a highly effective way of reinforcing concrete while you are building – occasionally even allowing the
construction of something which might otherwise have been impossible. It can also be combined with other structural
materials, such as steel, masonry and timber. Post-tensioning provides active reinforcement and places the concrete
structure under compression in those regions where load causes tensile stress.
Since the first applications in the early

1950s, BBR post-tensioning technology has
advanced significantly – particularly in the
field of performance, quality assurance and
durability, as well as corrosion protection.
Pre-tensioning
Massive developments in the post-tensioning
method over the past decades mean that it is
now a significant feature of construction and
is applied to bridges, buildings, arenas, dams,
nuclear power stations, wind farms, cryogenic
LNG tanks, silos, wastewater treatment Internal bonded/unbonded post-tensioning
plants, water reservoirs, marine structures,
retaining walls, towers and tunnels.
External post-tensioning
Post-tensioning vs. pre- Internal vs. external post- Internal bonded vs. unbonded
tensioning tensioning post-tensioning
Both post-tensioning and pre-tensioning Tendons installed in the formwork prior to Internal bonded post-tensioning systems can
create prestressed concrete. Pre-tensioned pouring the concrete are known as internal range from a single strand to multiple strands
systems, however, must be fabricated in tendons. (multi-strand) in one tendon. The tendons are
a precast plant and are limited to straight, inserted into a metal or plastic duct that is
harped or circular tendons. In addition, External tendons are placed on the outer embedded in the concrete. By filling the duct
construction of continuous structures is very surface of concrete structures. This type of with special cementitious grout, the tendon
limited with this method. post-tensioning allows access for maintenance is ‘bonded’ with the surrounding concrete.
and replacement and is therefore the solution The grout creates an alkaline environment
Post-tensioning, on the other hand, allows of choice for maintenance, repair and which ensures corrosion protection of the
almost any shape to be constructed and is retrofitting (MRR) of bridges, but can also be prestressing steel.
able to match nearly any design requirement. applied to many other types of structure.
Internal, bonded, unbonded and external Unbonded post-tensioning concrete
post-tensioning is usually performed on the differs from bonded post-tensioning in
project site and provides superior corrosion that it provides each individual tendon with
protection features. permanent freedom of movement relative to
the concrete.
EFFICIENT & DURABLE CONSTRUCTION WITH POST-TENSIONING 5

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Long history and innovative future
BBR, originally formed as a construction engineering practice over seven decades ago, has proved to be as successful
and as durable as the technology it provides. In a track record stretching back over 75 years, BBR post-tensioning has
been applied to thousands of different civil engineering structures and buildings.
The BBR Network’s long history of innovative

development began during the Second
World War. BBR founders Max Birkenmaier,
Antonio Brandestini and Mirko Robin
Roš formed a partnership to explore the
savings to be made by using pre-tensioned
reinforcement for concrete support girders.
Next, they developed the BBRV button

headed anchorage configuration which
was manufactured from cold-drawn high
tensile steel. In the 1950s, the Swiss BBRV
post-tensioning kit offered the highest load-
bearing capacity available anywhere in the
market place. Subsequently, BBR developed
a complete range of prestressing and post-
tensioning systems covering all structural
engineering applications.
Since those early days, there have been

many more stories to tell of successes and
innovations. The BBR Network’s commitment
to major technological innovation has been
continuous - and is set to continue long into 1944 Company founded by Max Birkenmaier, Antonio Brandestini and Mirko
the future. Robin Roš
1945 BBR’s first product, the pre-tensioned small beam, was brought to market
1948 Button headed wire post-tensioning system BBRV patented
1955 Construction of first major bridge project – the Andelfingen Viaduct
1965 Prestressing of nuclear power vessels around the world started
1972 Development of BBR CONA Post-Tensioning system
1985 World’s largest bridge project – Saudi Arabia-Bahrain Causeway
1996 World’s first bridge to use carbon stay cable technology –

Storchenbrücke, Switzerland
2005 Launch of latest European approved and CE-marked

BBR VT CONA CMX Post-Tensioning series
2009 Launch of BBR E-Trace, the innovative trading and quality assurance
platform for CONA CMX systems
2016 Launch of new generation of Advanced BBR VT CMX: Electrically Isolated

Tendons, Cryogenic, CMF S2 and CMM S2
2018 Launch of optimized global supply chain
HISTORY 7
Main benefits of BBR VT CONA CMX systems
• European approved and CE marked
• Modular system providing a great flexibility of design
• Most compact and lightest anchorage system
• Full stressing at lowest concrete strength
• Widest range – 173 kN to over 20,000 kN
• High quality and cost-effective solution
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BBR VT CONA CMX Post-tensioning systems
CE marked state-of-the-art post-tensioning kits
The BBR Network offers a complete range BBR VT CONA CMX CMI CME CMF CMM CMB
of post-tensioning systems, covering all 06/0147
possible applications in structural and civil ETA document 09/0286 07/0168 12/0076 06/0165 10/0065
engineering. The European assessed and 09/0287
highly versatile BBR VT CONA CMX post- Range 01-73 1) 01-73 1) 02-06 01-04 01-16
tensioning range is used worldwide by the 0.5 / 0.6 /
Strand compatibility (inches) 0.5 / 0.6 0.5 / 0.6 0.5 / 0.6 0.6 / 0.6C 2)
BBR Network. 0.6C 2)
Usage
Its modular design means that a CONA CMX Bonded l – l l –
Internal
post-tensioning kit can easily be configured Unbonded l – l l –
to match very special requirements and Beam Unbonded – l – – l
External Grouted
therefore only the most commonly used – l 3) – – –
Unbonded
configurations are described in this brochure.
Bonded l – l l –
Please contact the Swiss-based BBR Slab Internal
Unbonded l – l l –
Headquarters or your local BBR Network
Electrically Isolated Tendons l l – – –
representative to discuss your specific needs.
Cryogenic l – – – l
Anchorage and Coupler
The BBR VT CONA CMX post-tensioning Stressing (S) l l l l l
range is comprised of five main systems and Fixed (F) l l l l l
several complementary anchorages: Dead (D) r – r r –
• BBR VT CONA CMI Coupler (K, H or T) l l l l –
Internal post-tensioning system Monolithic (-) – – – l –
• BBR VT CONA CME Anchorage Bearing trumplate (BT) l l l – –
External post-tensioning system Square plate (SP) l l – – l
• BBR VT CONA CMF Intermediate (I) – – – l –
Flat anchorage post-tensioning system Corrosion Protection
• BBR VT CONA CMM Corrugated l l l l –
Steel
Monostrand post-tensioning system Smooth p l p l –
• BBR VT CONA CMB Duct Corrugated l l l l –
Plastic
Smooth p l p l l4)
Band post-tensioning system
BBR Duct Corrugated l l l l –
• BBR VT CONA CMO
Monostrand 3) r l l l l
Onion post-tensioning anchorage
BBR Grout l l l l –
Filler Grease l l l l –
Wax l l l l –
PL1 l l l l l
Protection Level (fib) PL2 l l l l l
PL3 l l – – –
Page 10 14 18 20 23
l Standard p Standard in unbonded applications. Subject to the regulations in force at the place of use in bonded applications
r Subject to the regulations in force at the place of use
1) Up to 91 strands on request. 2) compacted strand 15.2mm2, 1,820 MPa. 3) Monostrand with factory provided HDPE sheathing and wax/grease
4) Special band sheathing
POST-TENSIONING SYSTEMS 9
BBR VT CONA CMI
Internal bonded or unbonded post-tensioning system
Anchorage configuration
The CONA CMI BT (bearing trumplate)
system makes use of an advanced and
proprietary three plane load transfer,
allowing for very small tendon center spacing
and concrete edge distances, as well as
application of the full post-tensioning load at
very low concrete strengths. The anchor has
a self-centering feature on the anchor head
to ease the installation. The grouting port can
be placed at the front or at the upper part of Anchorage
the casting. CONA CMI is compatible with CONA CMI BT
both steel and plastic ducts. with BBR VT Plastic Duct
For load transfer to the concrete, the CONA

CMI BT can be used for tendon sizes with 02
to 61 strands.
The CONA CMI SP (square plate) is a more

traditional system with a single plane load
Electrically
transfer to the concrete providing enough
versatility for a variety of works. isolated and
cryogenic
CMI SP can be used for 01 to 73 strands. ready
Anchorage
KEY FIGURES CONA CMI SP
Strand compatibility
with corrugated steel duct
0.5” and 0.6”
Tendon sizes (strands)
01 - 73 *
Load range
173 - 20,367 kN
Concrete strength at stressing
19/23 MPa
* for larger sizes ask your nearest
BBR representative
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Fixed and stressable coupler Movable Coupler Additional features:
BBR VT CONA CMI tendons can be coupled The movable coupler serves to lengthen ü Stressing anchorage
using proprietary couplers which can serve unstressed tendons and the tendon ü Accessible fixed anchorage
as either a stressing or a fixed anchorage elongation during stressing is ensured by ü Inaccessible fixed anchorage
coupler. BBR couplers feature a specially a cylindrical sheathing appropriate for the ü Exchangeable tendons
designed retaining plate which secures the expected elongation at the location of the ü Restressable tendons
wedges in non-accessible zones. coupler. Movable couplers may be used to ü Electrically isolated tendons (EIT)
couple continuity tendons at a construction ü Cryogenic tendons
joint. Both coupler types offer a movable ü Loop tendons
version.
CONA CMI Coupler K

Coupler Type K is a single plane coupler
which is the perfect solution for projects
where space is not a problem. Type K overlap
coupler is available for tendons ranging from
2 to 31 strands (larger sizes on request).
Available tendon sizes
Type of stands
in 05 06
mm2 93 100 140 150
MPa 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
Movable Coupler BK
Tendon sizes
CONA CMI
Characteristic ultimate resistance
Strands
of tendon [kN]
01 173 186 260 279
02 346 372 521 558
03 519 558 781 837
Coupler K
04 692 744 1,042 1,116
CONA CMI BT
05 – – 1,302 1,395
06 – – 1,562 1,674
07 1,211 1,302 1,823 1,953
08 – – 2,083 2,232
09 – – 2,344 2,511
CONA CMI Coupler H
12 2,076 2,232 3,125 3,348
Coupler Type H is a two-plane coupler which Movable Coupler BH
13 – – 3,385 3,627
gives a much more compact solution when CONA CMI
15 – – 3,906 4,185
the depth of the structure represents a
limitation. Type H coupler is available for 16 – – 4,166 4,464
tendons ranging from 1 to 73 strands. 19 3,287 3,534 4,948 5,301

22 – – 5,729 6,138
24 – – 6,250 6,696
25 – – 6,510 6,975
27 – – 7,031 7,533
31 5,362 5,766 8,072 8,649
37 – – 9,635 10,323
42 – – 10,937 11,718
43 – – 11,197 11,997
48 – – 12,499 13,392
55 – – 14,322 15,345
61 – – 15,884 17,019
Coupler H 69 – – 17,968 19,251
CONA CMI BT 73 – – 19,009 20,367
Optional uses for CMI
BBR VT CONA CMI EIT Electrically Isolated Tendons
The European approved CONA CMI Standard tendon sizes are from 01 to 31 Main features:
Electrically Isolated Tendon (EIT) is the most strands, while larger sizes are available ü Stressing anchorage
advanced multistrand post-tensioning on request. The system is optimized for ü Accessible fixed anchorage
system for eliminating the ingress of 15.7mm, 1,860MPa strand, but is also ü Inaccessible fixed anchorage
chlorides and preventing stray currents from suitable for 0.5” diameter strand. ü Exchangeable tendons
causing electro-chemical corrosion of the The CONA CMI EIT system should be used ü Fulfills ASTRA 12 010, EAD16
steel. These tendons are the best solution with the corrugated BBR VT Plastic Ducts and fib Bulletin 75
for a variety of structures, but are specially (see page 30), to prevent chloride ingress,
recommended for railway structures as well and in combination with high performance
as maritime projects. BBR grout.
CONA CMI EIT tendons are the ideal match The BBR Electrically Isolated System
for applications including situations where can be coupled by using the BBR
enhanced safety, corrosion protection, quality coupler Type H (see page 11
control, durability and long-term monitoring and 45). Anchorage
of post-tensioning tendons are required. CONA CMI EIT
with BBR VT Plastic Duct
When combined with a simple and non-
destructive method of continuously measuring
the impedance of the tendons, this is the
ultimate post-tensioning system for achieving
the highest level of protection - PL3 according
to fib recommendations (The International
Federation for Structural Concrete).
BBR VT CONA CMI Cryogenic

BBR is known as a leading brand in the field will be at two different thermal conditions. Part Thereby, the ultimate failure always occurs
of post-tensioning for LNG and LPG tanks. of the tendon near the immersed anchorage on the side of the tendon at ambient
The BBR VT CONA CMI system, designed is subjected to the cryogenic temperature temperature (see point A on graph), while
with cryogenic systems in mind, typically (-196°C) and the rest of the tendon, which at this load level the tendon part, which is
features in the inner and outer walls of the is quite far from the cooling zone, is almost immersed into the liquid nitrogen bath, is
tanks, where tendons are arranged either at ambient temperature (+20°C). As known, still in the linear elastic zone (see point B).
vertically or horizontally. prestressing steel experiences strengthening
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The cryogenic test setup with only one

anchorage cooled down to the cryogenic
temperature is commonly used to verify the
performance of post-tensioning systems for
cryogenic applications. However, this setup
cannot examine the ductility of post-tensioning
systems under cryogenic conditions.
Entire tendon immersed in
liquid nitrogen bath
When only one anchorage is immersed into
a liquid nitrogen bath, the tensile elements
(strands) at both ends of the test specimen
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This means that the ultimate failure force
(fmax,ambient) obtained never reaches the
yield point of the strand subjected to the fmax, cryogenic
cryogenic temperature (fp0.1,cryogenic). The fp0.1, cryogenic

outcome of this test setup does not verify A
fmax, ambient
the ductile performance of a post-tensioning B
system under cryogenic conditions.
Stress [ MPa ]
Cryogenic temp. (-196 ºC)
Therefore, the BBR R&D department Ambient temp. (+20 ºC)
has carried out further tests which have

successfully verified the ductility performance
of the BBR VT CONA CMI post-tensioning
system with normal grade anti-bursting
reinforcement. These tests prove that the
CONA CMI system is in full compliance
with the EAD16 testing regime under both
temporary and permanent cryogenic
0.1 ε u, cryogenic ε u, ambient
conditions without any need to use costly low
Elongation [%]
temperature grade reinforcement and thus
delivering significant material cost savings.
Figure 1: Static tensile test results comparing post-tensioning strands at different temperatures
*See also BBR Network LNG Tanks Reference List brochure.
BBR Loop Tendon

Loop tendons are often used when there is ease of installation, the degree of filling (see
no access to the dead end – for example for page 37) chosen for the curved part of the
vertical post-tensioning in tanks and silos. In tendon should be very low and not less
Anchor head
this scenario, the straight part of the tendon than 0.25.
is inside the concrete wall and the loop is Bearing trumplate
in the base of the tank. Whilst termination
Helix
of post-tensioning strands at the base of a
tank is not impossible, the reinforcing steel Trumpet
is usually already congested in this area and
therefore adding a post-tensioning strand
termination here can be problematic.
Plastic or metal duct
Use of the BBR Loop Tendon system reduces
congestion at the base of the tank and allows
anchorage and stressing detailing to be
minimized to the top of the tank. Minimum
radii of curvatures of up to 0.7m are
achievable, which is considerably less than
the minimum bending radius of a normal
Additional radial
prestressing strand. reinforcement
Due to the reduced radius of curvature, Pre-bent steel duct

the contact pressure between the strands
and the duct becomes very high, pR,max >
800 kN/m. For the straight part of the
tendon, corrugated steel or plastic ducts Grout inlet
can be used, whereas a smooth steel duct
is selected for the curved portion in order
to dissipate the high contact pressures. For
BBR VT CONA CME
External post-tensioning system
Additional features:
ü Stressing anchorage
Anchorage configuration ü Accessible fixed anchorage
Both CONA CME systems use the same ü Inaccessible fixed anchorage
bearing trumplate - a multi-plane anchorage ü Exchangeable tendons
and the square plate, a single plane anchorage ü Restressable tendons
- as the BBR VT CONA CMI system. However, Lowest ü Electrically isolated tendons (EIT)
the BBR VT CONA CME system requires a ü Coupler H and K compatibility
deviator/saddle element and the usage of
radius of
smooth ducts of steel or plastic. curvature on the
market place
CME BT (bearing trumplate) can be used for
tendon sizes from 2 to 61 strands and the
CONA CME SP (square plate) can be used for
1 to 73 strands.
Deviator / Saddle
An element that is specific to external
prestressing is the deviator/saddle. The Anchorage
deviator transfers the transversal forces CONA CME BT
generated by the tendon to the structure and with smooth plastic duct
provides a smooth surface for the tendons.
The deviator can be made of concrete, steel,
HDPE or equivalent.
KEY FIGURES
0.5” and 0.6”

01 - 73 * Anchorage
CONA CME SP
Load range
with smooth plastic duct
260 - 20,367 kN
19/23 MPa
* for larger sizes ask your nearest
BBR representative
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Coupler
Although less common for external tendons,
CONA CME tendons can be coupled using
proprietary Type K overlap coupler for
tendons ranging from 2 to 31 strands (larger
sizes on request) or Type H sleeve coupler
for 1 to 73 strands.
Coupler K Coupler H
CONA CME CONA CME

Type of stands
in 06
mm2 140 150
MPa 1,860 1,860
Tendon sizes
Strands
of tendon [kN]
01 260 279
02 521 558
03 781 837
04 1,042 1,116
05 1,302 1,395
06 1,562 1,674
07 1,823 1,953
08 2,083 2,232
09 2,344 2,511
12 3,125 3,348
13 3,385 3,627
15 3,906 4,185
16 4,166 4,464
19 4,948 5,301
22 5,729 6,138
24 6,250 6,696
25 6,510 6,975
27 7,031 7,533
31 8,072 8,649
37 9,635 10,323
42 10,937 11,718
43 11,197 11,997
48 12,499 13,392
55 14,322 15,345
61 15,884 17,019
69 17,968 19,251
73 19,009 20,367
Optional uses for CME
BBR is always leading the way with innovative solutions that meet construction industry needs. Now we blend
improved corrosion protection and exchangeability to offer BBR VT CONA CME monostrand and BBR VT CONA CME
exchangeable post-tensioning systems. These systems not only permit tendons to be exchanged, but they are also
suitable for use as electrically isolated tendons (EIT).
BBR VT CONA CME Monostrand
Smallest radius of curvature and BBR VT CONA CME Monostrand assembly sequence
multi-layer corrosion protection
For the new BBR VT CONA CME BT with
monostrand solution, monostrands are
placed in a duct that is grouted prior to
stressing. During grouting, a temporary START
sealing plate together with an activation
plate is installed at the anchorage to arrange
the monostrands and resist the grouting
pressure. After grouting, the monostrand
ends are de-sheathed. For stressing, the
anchor head is placed on the grouted tendon.
1. Temporary sealing plate 3. Stressing and
Stressing can begin once the compressive
for grouting strand cutting
strength of the grout is sufficiently
developed. This solution is applicable to
BT anchorages, as well as K and H coupling
anchorages.
The key advantages and features of this

solution are:
• Smallest radius of curvature – 2.5m.
• Multiple layers of corrosion protection –
duct, grout and finally monostrand (which
incorporates PE sheathing/grease).
• Cost-efficient as cement grout is used,
instead of grease or wax.
• Restressable and exchangeable strands.
2. Remove sealing plate 4. Finish with a protection cap
Exchange of tendons with monostrands is
generally performed via the strand-by-strand
FINISH
method, individually for each monostrand.
After exchanging the prestressing steel
strands, the monostrands are then refilled
with corrosion protection material. BBR VT
CONA CME tendons are compatible with
fixed coupler Type H and K.
Advantages / Key features CME with bare strand CME - Monostrand
Applications Unbonded Unbonded
Type of filler Grease / Wax Grout
4
2
Level of corrosion protection (duct, grout, HDPE sheathed
(duct and filler)
monostrand)
2.0m to 4.0m
Minimum radius of curvature maximum 2.5m
(based on size of tendon)
Re-stressability ü ü
Exchangeability ü ü
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BBR VT CONA CME Exchangeable Tendon
BBR VT CONA CME BT Exchangeable

Tendons with/without electrical isolation is
an option available for:
• Bare strands with grease, wax, or an
equivalent corrosion inhibitor.
• Monostrands grouted in a duct.
• Bare strands, grouted in a duct.
Anchorage
Even where bare strand grouted in the duct CONA CME EIT
has been used, a BBR VT CONA CME BT with smooth HDPE duct
tendon can be completely removed and
subsequently replaced by a new tendon.
The main components in the anchor zone

of the CONA CME BT Exchangeable Tendon
with bare strand grouted in the duct are the
protection cap, wedges, anchor head, load
transfer element (bearing trumplate), outer
trumpet and inner trumpet.
The inner trumpet is placed in the bearing

trumplate and the trumpet extends up
to the anchor head (or steel ring for EIT)
and provides a separating layer between
structure and tendon. In the case of a tendon Anchorage
with electrical isolation, the protection CONA CME Exchangeable
cap - with the help of the isolation ring - with smooth HDPE duct
encapsulates the whole anchor head with the
wedges and locked strand. This innovative
solution can also be coupled with fixed
coupler Type H.
BBR VT CONA CMF S1
Flat anchorage internal bonded or unbonded post-tensioning system
The CONA CMF S1 is a bonded or unbonded
post-tensioning solution for projects ranging
from 2 to 4 strands. For load transfer to
the concrete, the CONA CMF BT (bearing
trumplate) is used, which makes use of an
advanced and proprietary three plane load
transfer especially developed for anchoring
in thin cross-sections. This allows for very
small center and edge distances at the
anchorages, as well as application of the full Anchorage
post-tensioning load at very low concrete CONA CMF S1
strengths. The system is also compatible with flat steel duct
with CONA CMI anchor heads, offering
easier operations and simplifying stock
management. Furthermore, it can be used
with both steel and plastic ducts.
Coupler
CONA CMF S1 tendons can be coupled
using proprietary Type H sleeve couplers.
The coupler can serve as a stressing /
active anchorage coupler or fixed / passive
anchorage coupler bearing against the
bearing trumplate or as movable couplers
along the length of the tendon.
Coupler H Movable Coupler BH

CONA CMF S1 CONA CMF S1
KEY FIGURES
Strand compatibility Available tendon sizes
0.5” and 0.6” Type of stand
Tendon sizes (strands) in 05 06
02 - 04 mm2 93 100 140 150
Load range MPa 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
346 - 1,116 kN Tendon sizes

Characteristic ultimate resistance of
Concrete strength at stressing Strands
tendon [kN]
17/21 MPa 02 346 372 521 558
03 519 558 781 837
04 692 744 1,042 1,116
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BBR VT CONA CMF S2
Flat anchorage internal bonded or unbonded post-tensioning system
Anchorage configuration Additional features:

The CONA CMF S2 system is the most ü Stressing anchorage
advanced internal bonded or unbonded ü Accessible fixed anchorage
solution for slab projects and uses the ü Inaccessible fixed anchorage
versatile barrel-wedge concept. ü Exchangeable tendons
ü Restressable tendons
The design of this system allows center
spacings and edge distances to be minimized
to reduce slab thickness.
It is suitable for both bonded and unbonded

applications and has been optimized for
strand sizes of 0.5” and 0.6”. Also, it is Anchorage
compatible with flat steel and plastic ducts. CONA CMF S2
with flat steel duct
The CONA CMF S2 can be used for tendon
sizes from 02 to 06 using 0.5” strand, and
from 02 to 05 for 0.6” strand.
Achieves
the thinnest
KEY FIGURES concrete slab on
0.5” and 0.6” Coupler the market

The CONA CMF S2 is compatible with a
special fixed coupler Type K to keep slab
02 - 06 thickness as low as possible.
Load range
346 - 1,395 kN
21/26 MPa

Type of stand
in 05 06
mm2 93 100 140 150
Coupler K
MPa 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
CONA CMF S2
Tendon sizes
Strands
tendon [kN]
02 346 372 521 558
03 519 558 781 837
04 692 744 1,042 1,116
05 865 930 1,302 1,395
06 1,038 1,116 – –
BBR VT CONA CMM Single S1
Monostrand bonded or unbonded post-tensioning system
The CONA CMM Single S1 is a versatile
system where you can have a bonded
solution using a single strand with BBR Grout
Anchorage
inside of a steel or plastic duct, or unbonded
CONA CMM Single S1
solution using a greased monostrand with
with steel or plastic duct
HDPE sheathing.
KEY FIGURES
0.6” and 0.6”C Available tendon sizes

Strand type Type of stand
Bare/monostrand in 06 06C
Applications mm2 140 150 165

MPa 1,860 1,860 1,820
Bonded/unbonded
Tendon sizes
20/24 MPa Strands
of tendon [kN]
01 260 279 300
Coupler
CONA CMM Single S1 tendons can be
coupled using a proprietary Type H sleeve
coupler which is threaded to the monolithic
anchorage.
Coupler H
CONA CMM Single S1
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BBR VT CONA CMM Single S2
Monostrand bonded or unbonded post-tensioning system
The CONA CMM Single S2 has been
developed to enhance productivity on site.
The concrete strength at stressing is lower
than ever and a full set of accessories has CONA CMM Single S2
been designed, such as the clip-lock chair to with monostrand
centralize the anti-bursting steel which saves
installation time.
The system has been optimized to minimize

center spacings and edge distances, while
removing the need for anti-bursting steel in
the anchorage zone subject to adherence to
minimum center spacing.
KEY FIGURES
0.5” and 0.6” No anti-

Strand type bursting
Bare/monostrand steel
Applications needed
Bonded/unbonded
Greased monostrand with HDPE sheathing
18/22 MPa
and single strand with cement grouted duct
Intermediate anchorage Coupler Tendon flexibility

The CONA CMM Single S2 intermediate CONA CMM Single S2 tendons can be also CONA CMM is compatible with bonded
anchorage allows installation of a full coupled using an enhanced proprietary Type applications using bare strand and steel
tendon without the need to cut the strand at T monolithic coupler with a pre-installed or plastic duct filled with grout, and also
construction joints. wedge. unbonded applications using greased
monostrand with HDPE sheathing.

Coupler T anchorage
Intermediate anchorage CONA CMM Single S2 Type of stand
CONA CMM Single S2 in 05 06

mm2 93 100 140 150
MPa 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
Tendon sizes
Strands
tendon [kN]
01 173 186 260 279
BBR VT CONA CMM Two/Four
Monostrand unbonded post-tensioning system
The main components in the anchor zone
of the CONA CMM system are the wedges,
monolithic anchorage and individual
transition pipes.
In the anchorage zone, the strands are

guided through the transition pipes to the
monolithic anchorage, where each strand is Anchorage
individually locked with special BBR wedges. CONA CMM Two
The anchoring of the strand and load transfer
to the concrete is carried out with one and
the same unit, allowing for a high economy,
small center and edge distances at the
anchorages, as well as application of the full
post-tensioning load at very low concrete
strengths.
KEY FIGURES
0.6” and 0.6”C

02 or 04
Strand type
Monostrand Anchorage
CONA CMM Four
20/24 MPa
Coupler
CONA CMM Four tendons can be coupled
using a proprietary Type H sleeve coupler.
The couplers can serve as a stressing /
active anchorage coupler or fixed /
passive anchorage coupler during the first
construction stage.
Type of stand
in 06 06C
mm2 140 150 165
MPa 1,860 1,860 1,820
Tendon sizes
Strands
of tendon [kN]
02 521 558 601
Coupler H
CONA CMM Four 04 1,042 1,116 1,201
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BBR VT CONA CMB
Band post-tensioning system
The main components in the anchor zone of
the CONA CMB SP system are the wedges,
anchor head, load transfer element and the Anchorage
recess tube. In the anchorage zone, the strand CONA CMB SP
bundle is spread out towards the anchor head,
where each strand is individually locked with
BBR wedges. For load transfer to the concrete,
the CONA CMB SP (square plate) is used.
Deviator / saddle
An element that is specific to external
prestressing is the deviator/saddle. The
deviator transfers the transversal forces
generated by the tendon to the structure and
provides a smooth surface for the tendons.
Especially
The deviator can be made of concrete, steel,
HDPE or equivalent. suitable for
strengthening
Corrosion protection Band configuration
The strands are greased/waxed and and repair
individually sheathed in the factory with CONA CMB
continuously extruded HDPE sheathing and Strand bundle
subsequently grouped parallel. There are Double sheathing
two options - single sheathing or double
sheathing.
KEY FIGURES
0.6” and 0.6”C Type of stand
Tendon sizes (strands) in 06 06C
01 - 16 mm2 140 150 165

MPa 1,860 1,860 1,820
Load range
CONA CMB Tendon sizes
260 - 4,805 kN Strand bundle Characteristic ultimate resistance of
Strands
Concrete strength at stressing Single sheathing tendon [kN]
29/35 MPa 01 260 279 300
02 521 558 601
04 1,042 1,116 1,201
06 1,562 1,674 1,802
04 x 04 x 04 04 x 04 08 2,083 2,232 2,402
04 x 0404 x 04 04 x 04
12 3,125 3,348 3,604
16 4,166 4,464 4,805
03 x 0403 x 04 03 x 04 03 x 0203 x 02 03 x 02 03 x 04
03 x 04 03 x 04 03 x 02
03 x 02 03 x 02
02 x 0402 x 04 02 x 04 02 x 0202 x 02 02 x 02 02 x 04
02 x 04 02 x 04 02 x 02 x 02 02 x 02
01 x 0401 x 04 01 x 04 01 x 0201 x 02 01 x 02
01 x 0101 x 01 0101 x 04
x 01 01 x 04 01 x 04 01 x 02
01 x 02 01 x 0201 x 01
01 x 01 01 x 01
CONA CMB Strand bundle double sheathing CONA CMB Strand bundle single sheathing
BBR VT CONA CMO
No
Complementary bond anchorage
anti-bursting
BBR VT CONA CMO, as a complementary steel
anchorage, is compatible with other BBR post- needed
tensioning systems such as BBR VT CONA
CMF and BBR VT CONA CMI.
CONA CMO
Bond anchorage with
Innovations include a clip-lock strand spacer
corrugated steel duct
and duct sealing filler to enhance productivity
on site – and the need for local anti-bursting
steel has been removed, saving installation
time, materials and cost.
KEY FIGURES
0.5” and 0.6”

Tendon sizes (strands) Available tendon sizes
02 - 06
Type of stand
Load range
in 05 06
346 - 1,674 kN mm2 93 100 140 150
Concrete strength at stressing MPa 1,860 1,860 1,860 1,860
21/26 MPa Tendon sizes
Strands
of tendon [kN]
02 346 372 521 558
03 519 558 781 837
CONA CMO 04 692 744 1,042 1,116
Clip-lock spacer 05 865 930 1,302 1,395
06 1,038 1,116 1,562 1,674
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BBR VT CONA CMW
Complementary anchorage
The BBR VT CONA CMW system has been The anchorage is compatible with steel or
designed for circular structures such as plastic ducts and can be used with bare
tanks and silos. The CONA CMW anchorage strands and monostrands.
is used to wrap tanks without the need for a
buttress, saving valuable time and cost – and
has proved particularly effective for retrofit
and strengthening projects.
KEY FIGURES
0.6” and 0.6”C CONA CMW

Tendon sizes (strands) anchorage
02 - 06
Strand type
Bare/monostrand
Duct
Steel/plastic
Professional installation practice
The highest level of professionalism is required for post-tensioning and grouting operations – precisely what our
certified BBR Post-Tensioning Specialists, BBR Network Members, deliver. The continuous practical and theoretical
education of these well-trained and experienced staff ensures professional execution of post-tensioning services.
Post-tensioning is installed in four main stages:
1. Duct and anchorage installation 2. Strand threading 4.Grouting / finishing

The installation of a post-tensioning system Free passage in the ducts is checked before Grout is key to ensuring the performance and
starts by fitting the anchorages, laying out the the strands are threaded. Generally, this durability of the tendons and therefore also
ducts and positioning the anti-bursting steel. takes place by pushing each strand from one for the whole structure. Before grouting, the
The anchorages are fixed to the formwork end of the duct. anchor head must be sealed by using BBR
by bolts. Duct is installed and connected to caps in order to ensure the maximum quality.
the anchorage. For internal prestressing, 3. Stressing Grouting is unnecessary for unbonded
the ducts – most commonly made of Tendons are stressed using single strand or tendons, therefore the finishing consists of
corrugated steel or HDPE sheathing – are multistrand hydraulic jacks with hydraulic sealing the tendon, using BBR accessories -
positioned before concreting. In the case of locking-off of the anchor jaws. by injecting grease in those anchorages that
external prestressing, HDPE tubes are the Space requirements for stressing jacks and allow it to protect the strand end and wedge.
most commonly used ducts. Positioning anchorage recess details in the immediate
and support of the ducts is completed with vicinity of a post-tensioning anchor are shown
special care and attention. in Table 1. These requirements and details
are only for guidance and should always be
verified with a local BBR Network Member.
Table 1: Space requirements for stressing jacks and anchor recesses

CMM CMM CMM CMM
Tendon Unit CMF S1 3) CMF S2 04 06 07 06 12 06 19 06 22 06 31 06 42 06 55 06 61 06
Single S1 Single S2 Two Four
A x A 100 x 100 2) 90 x 230 2) 70 60 125 125 230 270 340 420 420 460 560 650 715
B 110 110 45 45 45 45 140 140 150 165 165 185 200 225 250
Dimensions C x C 140 x 200 2) 110 x 270 2) 110 100 200 200 310 370 400 510 510 560 660 750 815
(mm) 1), 4) D 1,100 800 800 800 1,250 1,300 1,400 1,500 1,600 1,720 1,810 2,000 2,300 2,600 2,900
E 170 170 90 90 110 150 250 300 330 345 400 480 600 600 600
F 170 80 70 55 90 110 200 230 260 280 330 380 420 450 480
1) Jack spacing requirements and recess detailing are for guidance purposes only and should be verified with your local BBR Network Member. 2) Recess details are rectangular as indicated. 3) The recess details
indicated are for use with a grout port extending from the trumpet. If the grout port is extended from the bearing trumplate, a larger recess detail is required. 4) In case of narrow space or larger jack sizes, please
contact your local BBR Network Member.
D
A
B
E
Figure 2: Dimensions of space requirements
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Materials
Strand
Seven-wire strands comprise a central wire,
normally identified as ‘king wire’, and an
external crown of six wires which are
twisted around the king wire. Strands with
a characteristic tensile strength equal to
1,860 MPa are normally used – however steel
strands with a lower characteristic strength,
1,770 MPa or 1,820 MPa, may also be used.
The characteristic values of the standard
strands are shown in Table 2.
Other suitable strands according to

standards and regulations valid at the place
of use may also be used, such as for example
the ones shown in prEN 10138-3, ASTM A416
and AS/NZS 4672 standards.
Table 2: Typical strand material properties to prEN 10138-3

Type of strands 05 06 06C
Characteristic tensile strength fpk MPa 1,770 1,860 1,770 1,860 1,770 1,860 1,820
Characteristic value of maximum force Fpk kN 177 186 248 260 266 279 300
Characteristic value of 0.1% proof force Fp0,1 kN 156 164 218 229 234 246 264
Nominal diameter d mm 12.9 15.3 15.7 15.2
Nominal cross-sectional area Ap mm2 100 140 150 165
Mass of prestressing steel M kg/m 0.781 1.093 1.172 1.289
Minimum elongation at maximum force Agt % 3.5
Modulus of elasticity Ep MPa approx. 195,000
Greased/waxed monostrands are sheathed in the factory with continuously extruded HDPE sheathing
External diameter of strand (incl. HDPE) ≈ mm 17 19.5 20 20
Mass of strand (incl. grease/wax and HDPE) ≈ kg/m 0.90 1.23 1.31 1.40
There are two basic strand configurations: Monostrands have to fulfill:

• bare strands for bonded and unbonded • minimum 1.0 mm thickness of sheathing;
applications; • at least 18 MPa tensile strength and at
• monostrands with a factory-provided least 450% elongation at 23 °C;
and ing
corrosion protection system consisting • no visual damage, no bubbles and no re str ath
Ba he
of corrosion protection grease/wax visible traces of filling material on the P Es
HD
and HDPE sheathing for unbonded surface of the sheathing; tio
n
applications. • no cracking after 72 hours in a ro tec
np
tensioactive liquid at 50 °C; sio
rro
Co
• variation of tensile strength and nd
elongation at 23 °C after conditioning for s tra
B are
3 days at 100 °C less than 25%;
• less than 60 N/m friction between
sheathing and strand;
• no water leaking through specimen.
28 BBR VT CONA CMX

Concrete
Number of test specimens [ - ]
Compressive strength of concrete in
accordance with EN 206 is defined by the
characteristic value fck (5% fractile of normal
distribution) obtained in compressive tests 5% of total 95% of total
testing testing
executed at 28 days after casting of cylindrical specimens specimens
specimens of diameter 150 mm diameter and
300 mm height or 150 mm cubic specimens.
Compressive strength classes are denoted
by the letter C followed by two numbers that
indicate the cylinder and cube characteristic
strength, expressed in MPa, for example
C20/25.
14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
Figure 3 shows an ideal distribution of f ck,cylinder f cm,cylinder
the values of compressive strength for
concrete specimens. In the figure, the Concrete compressive strength [ MPa ]
curve peak coincides with the average of
the compressive strength and is normally
known as the mean compressive strength,
Figure 3: Generic normal distribution of concrete strength
fcm. The characteristic compressive strength
is lower than the mean compressive strength
and both may typically be related with the
following expression:
fck,cylinder ≈ fcm,cylinder – 8 MPa
Table 3: Corrosion protection layers

application strand duct duct filler concrete layers fib
steel 1 3 PL 1
bonded bare 0 grout 1 cover 1
plastic 1+ 3+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
steel 1 3 PL 1
bare 0 grease / wax 1
plastic 1+ 3+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
internal none 0 none 0 3+ –
unbonded steel 1 cover 1 4 PL 1
(filler) 0
monostrand 1) 2 plastic 1+ 4+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
steel 1 5 PL 1
grout 1
plastic 1+ 5+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
steel 1 2 PL 1
bare 0 grout 1
plastic 1+ 2+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
none 0
steel 1 2 PL 1
bare 0 grease / wax 1
plastic 1+ 2+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
external none 0 none 0 2+ –
steel 1 3 PL 1
(filler) 0
monostrand 1) 2 plastic 1+ none 0 3+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
steel 1 4 PL 1
grout 1
plastic 1+ 4+ PL 2 2), PL 3 3)
1) Monostrands have two layers of protection (plastic sheathing and wax/grease). 2) Upon watertight test. 3) Upon electrical isolation test.
MATERIALS 29
Ducts
Ducts made of steel or plastic are installed
within the structure and create the necessary
conduit for the post-tensioning strand
tendons to be correctly placed and aligned.
Additionally, in case of internal bonded
tendons, ducts must also provide adequate
bond behavior between the tendon, grout
and concrete. In some cases, the duct
also contributes to the electrical isolation
between the tendon and the structure.
BBR VT Plastic Duct (round)

Corrugated round plastic duct complying
with fib Bulletin 75, PTI/ASBI M50.3-19 and
EAD16 is used for internal CONA CMI, CONA
CMF and CONA CMM Single tendons. BBR
VT Plastic Ducts (round) are available with
nominal internal diameters (di) of 23, 50,
60, 75, 85, 100, 115, 130, 145 and 160 mm.
This duct uses a unique material melt which
permits its use for a wide temperature range,
from -20 ºC to +50 ºC.
BBR VT Plastic Duct (flat)

Corrugated flat plastic duct complying with
fib Bulletin 75, PTI/ASBI M50.3-19 and
EAD16 are used for internal CONA CMI and
CONA CMF tendons. BBR VT Plastic Ducts
(flat) are available with the following nominal Table 4: Intended use of different ducts with CONA CMX post-tensioning kits
inner dimensions: 38 x 22 mm, 52 x 21 mm, Corrugated steel Corrugated Smooth steel Smooth plastic
72 x 21 mm, 76 x 25 mm and 90 x 21 mm. duct plastic duct duct duct
This duct uses a unique material melt which CONA CMI ● ● ▲ ▲
permits its use for a wide temperature range, CONA CME – – ● ●
from -20 ºC to +50 ºC. CONA CMF ● ● ▲ ▲
CONA CMM (Single) ● ● ▲ ▲
● Standard ▲ Standard in unbonded applications. Subject to the regulations in force at the place of use in bonded applications.
30 BBR VT CONA CMX

Corrugated round steel ducts Smooth round steel ducts Smooth plastic ducts
Corrugated galvanized or bare steel ducts Smooth steel ducts may be used for CONA Smooth plastic ducts, made of UV resistant
made from steel strip sheath complying CME external tendons and for special high density polyethylene (HDPE),
with EN 523 or equivalent standards and applications, such as internal bonded loops complying with EN 12201 or the standards
regulations in force at the place of use. using CONA CMI tendons. Smooth steel and regulations in force at the place of use
Corrugated round steel ducts are typically ducts according to EN 10255, EN 10216-1, are used for external CONA CME tendons.
used for internal CONA CMI, CONA CMF and EN 10217-1, EN 10219-1, EN 10305-5 or the Smooth plastic ducts are typically available
CONA CMM Single tendons and can be made standards and regulations in force at the with the following outside dimensions (do),
to nearly any diameter. Depending on the place of use can be used. Smooth round 45, 63, 90, 110, 125, 140, 160, 180, 200 mm
duct diameter, the steel strip has a typical steel ducts are available with a wide range of and a wide range of wall thicknesses and
thickness of 0.2 - 0.6 mm. diameters and wall thicknesses. pressure ratings.
Corrugated flat steel ducts Smooth flat steel ducts Additional smooth plastic sheathing
Flat ducts may be used for tendons with 2 Flat smooth steel ducts may also be used if Grouped and sheathed monostrands with
to 6 strands in accordance with EN 523 or permitted at the place of use. an additional smooth rectangular plastic
the standards and regulations in force at the sheathing are used for CONA CMB tendons.
place of use. Flat ducts are commonly used For further details on the material and
for internal bonded CONA CMI and CONA dimensional properties of the sheathed band
CMF tendons. Flat corrugated ducts are tendons, please either refer to the relevant
available with a wide range of dimensions. ETA document or contact your local BBR
Network Member.
MATERIALS 31
Filling material
BBR VT CONA CMX grout to latest European Standards
Grout plays a key role in the performance Cement grout
and durability of post-tensioning tendons. Cement grout is alkaline and provides
BBR VT CONA CMX grout not only a passive environment around strands.
provides the necessary bond between the Cement grouts typically observe standards
strands and structural member, but also EN 445, EN 446, EN 447 or alternatively
ensures excellent corrosion protection standards and regulations in force at the
for the prestressing steel. In 2007, and place of use. EAD16 recommends the
again in 2016, BBR devised and held a following properties for cement grout
comprehensive grouting seminar where all materials:
BBR Post-Tensioning Specialists were fully • less than 0.3% bleeding and air void in
trained on the latest European Standards inclined tube test;
relating to grouting requirements, • no significant cracking visible to the
procedures and test methods. Since then, naked eye in inclined test;
BBR Network Members have adopted • less than 10% sedimentation expressed
the new standards and are continuously as variation of density;
educated and annually audited by the ETA • less than 0.3% wick-induced bleeding.
Holder.
Grease
European Standards EN 447, 446 and 445 Grease according to EAD16 or the equivalent
The latest European grouting standards are: standards and regulations in force at
• EN 447: Basic requirements for grout for prestressing tendons the place of use may be used as filling
• EN 446: Grouting procedures material for unbonded applications. EAD16
• EN 445: Test methods recommends amongst others the following
These provide the basic requirements for the approval of cement grout in compliance with properties for grease material:
EN 1992, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures, prEN 13670: Execution of concrete • dropping point has to be higher than 150 ºC;
structures and EAD16: Post-tensioning kits for prestressing of structures. • after 72 hours at 40 ºC less than 2.5% oil
separation and after 7 days at 40 ºC less
Testing regime than 4.5% oil separation;
The testing regime includes three levels: • no corrosion after 168 hours at 35 ºC.
• Initial type and audit testing in accordance with EN 447
• Suitability testing for a specific project in accordance with EN 446 Wax
• Inspection during grouting works on a specific project in accordance with EN 446 Wax according to EAD16 or the equivalent
The test methods are prescribed in EN 445. standards and regulations in force at
the place of use may be used as filling
Properties of grout material for unbonded applications. EAD16
Testing of grout will be performed to EN 445 standard including: recommends amongst others the following
• Sieve test – homogeneity properties for grease material:
• Cone method or grout spread – fluidity • congealing point higher than 65 ºC;
• Wick induced or inclined tube – bleeding • no cracks at penetration at 20 ºC;
• Wick induced – volume change • less than 0.5% bleeding at 40 ºC.
• Broken halves of prisms – compressive strength
• Setting time Circulating dry air
• Density Actively circulating dry air allows for
corrosion protection of the tendons provided
BBR VT CONA CMX grout mixtures and equipment that a permanent monitoring of the drying
BBR VT CONA CMX grout mixtures are homogenous mixtures of cement, water and and circulating system is in place. This is,
admixtures. Grouting equipment comprises a mixer, pump and necessary connection in general, only applicable to structures of
hoses, valves and measuring devices. Grout mixtures, properties and procedures particular importance.
provided by BBR Post-Tensioning Specialists fulfill the latest European Standards. All BBR
Network Members employ qualified and trained personnel in grouting and use only prime The respective standards and regulations in
materials, as well as leading equipment, to produce excellent grout. Furthermore, BBR VT force at the place of use must be observed.
CONA CMX grout is assessed and certified by an independent Notified Body.
32 BBR VT CONA CMX

Reinforcement steel
Reinforcement steel is an integral part of the
post-tensioning kit and is used to control the
crack width in the anchorage zone according
to prEN 10080, included in EAD16, therefore f max
this steel has to fulfill the following:
f pp
Yield strength fpp 500 MPa
Ultimate/yield
fmax / fpp 1.08
strength ratio
Total elongation at
Ɛu 5%
max. force Agt
Table 5: Typical reinforcement steel material

properties to prEN 10080
Figure 4: Stress-stain diagram of reinforcement steel
MATERIALS 33
Technical detailing
Prestressing forces
f max
Although it depends on the standard used,
f pk
it is widely accepted that the yield point is
defined as the point of an irreversible plastic f p0,1 max. overstressing force
strain of 0.1%. In this case, the stress at the 0.95 · f p0,1
f pp max. prestressing force
yield point is identified with fp0,1. As shown 0.90 · f p0,1 0.8 · f pk
in Figure 5, the limit of proportionality, fpp, is

lower and is usually determined as the stress
with an irreversible plastic strain of 0.01%.
Stress [ MPa ]
Also shown in the figure are the maximum

overstressing force, 0.95 · fp0,1, and the
maximum prestressing force in terms of the
yield stress, 0.9 · fp0,1, and in terms of the
maximum characteristic tensile strength, 0.8
· fpk according to the Eurocodes. Prestressing
forces may depend on regulations in force at
place of use.
Table 6: Typical strand characteristic and

yield strengths
MPa
0.1 A gt 3.5% u
fpk 1,770 1,820 1,860
Strain [ % ]
fp0,1 ≈ 1,560 ≈ 1,600 ≈ 1,640
Figure 5: Stress-strain diagram of prestressing steel and relevant stress levels

The following tables show the maximum
prestressing force, the maximum
overstressing force and typical prestressing
forces according to various standards, for
different strand and tendon sizes.
Forces for strands with a tensile strength

equal to 1,770 MPa might be obtained from
the values in Tables 7 and 8 and reduced by
the factor fR = 0.952.
Fp0,1-1770 = Fp0,1-1860 • fR
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Table 7: Prestressing forces for strand 05-100 1,860
Max. prestressing force Max. prestressing force Max. overstressing force
Characteristic value of
SIA DIN EN
max. force
Swiss Standards German Standards European Standards
0.70 • Fpk ≈ 0.85 • Fp0,1 ≈ 0.90 • Fp0,1 ≈ 0.95 • Fp0,1 ≈
Fpk
0.80 • Fp0,1 0.75 • Fpk 0.80 • Fpk 0.85 • Fpk
n 05 1)
kN
Number of strands
01 05 130 140 148 156 186
02 05 260 279 295 312 372
03 05 391 418 443 467 558
04 05 521 558 590 623 744
07 05 911 976 1,033 1,091 1,302
12 05 1,562 1,673 1,771 1,870 2,232
19 05 2,474 2,649 2,804 2,960 3,534
31 05 4,036 4,321 4,576 4,830 5,766
Table 8: Prestressing forces for strand 06-150 1,860

Max. prestressing force Max. prestressing force Max. overstressing force Characteristic value of
SIA DIN EN max. force
0.70 • Fpk ≈ 0.85 • Fp0,1 ≈ 0.90 • Fp0,1 ≈ 0.95 • Fp0,1 ≈

Fpk
0.80 • Fp0,1 0.75 • Fpk 0.80 • Fpk 0.85 • Fpk
Designation n06-140 n06-150 n06-140 n06-150 n06-140 n06-150 n06-140 n06-150 n06-140 n06-150
n 06 1)
kN
Number of strands
01 06 182 195 195 209 206 221 218 234 260 279
02 06 364 391 389 418 412 443 435 467 520 558
03 06 546 586 584 627 618 664 653 701 780 837
04 06 728 781 779 836 824 886 870 935 1,040 1,116
05 06 910 977 973 1,046 1,031 1,107 1,088 1,169 1,300 1,395
06 06 1,092 1,172 1,168 1,255 1,237 1,328 1,305 1,402 1,560 1,674
07 06 1,274 1,367 1,363 1,464 1,443 1,550 1,523 1,636 1,820 1,953
08 06 1,456 1,562 1,557 1,673 1,649 1,771 1,740 1,870 2,080 2,232
09 06 1,638 1,758 1,752 1,882 1,855 1,993 1,958 2,103 2,340 2,511
12 06 2,184 2,344 2,336 2,509 2,473 2,657 2,611 2,804 3,120 3,348
13 06 2,366 2,539 2,530 2,718 2,679 2,878 2,828 3,038 3,380 3,627
15 06 2,730 2,930 2,920 3,137 3,092 3,321 3,263 3,506 3,900 4,185
16 06 2,912 3,125 3,114 3,346 3,298 3,542 3,481 3,739 4,160 4,464
19 06 3,458 3,711 3,698 3,973 3,916 4,207 4,133 4,440 4,940 5,301
22 06 4,004 4,297 4,282 4,600 4,534 4,871 4,786 5,141 5,720 6,138
24 06 4,368 4,687 4,672 5,018 4,946 5,314 5,221 5,609 6,240 6,696
25 06 4,550 4,883 4,866 5,228 5,153 5,535 5,439 5,843 6,500 6,975
27 06 4,914 5,273 5,256 5,646 5,565 5,978 5,874 6,310 7,020 7,533
31 06 5,642 6,054 6,034 6,482 6,389 6,863 6,744 7,245 8,060 8,649
37 06 6,734 7,226 7,202 7,737 7,626 8,192 8,049 8,647 9,620 10,323
42 06 7,644 8,203 8,175 8,782 8,656 9,299 9,137 9,815 10,920 11,718
43 06 7,826 8,398 8,370 8,991 8,862 9,520 9,355 10,049 11,180 11,997
48 06 8,736 9,374 9,343 10,037 9,893 10,627 10,442 11,218 12,480 13,392
55 06 10,010 10,742 10,706 11,501 11,336 12,177 11,965 12,854 14,300 15,345
61 06 11,102 11,913 11,874 12,755 12,572 13,505 13,271 14,256 15,860 17,019
69 06 12,558 13,476 13,431 14,428 14,221 15,277 15,011 16,125 17,940 19,251
73 06 13,286 14,257 14,209 15,264 15,045 16,162 15,882 17,060 18,980 20,367
1) see Table 2 for strand specification. Prestressing forces vary according to place of use.
TECHNICAL DETAILING 35
Prestress loss a = friction losses due to wobble and curvature
b = friction losses due to wobble
Prestress force is applied to the post-

tensioning tendon from the stressing end. Due
to the different types of prestress losses –
instantaneous and long term – the prestress b a b a b a b
force in the tendon varies from point-to-point,
as well as throughout the life of the structure.
F0
Slip at Stressing from both sides
anchorage
Instantaneous losses Total
friction
Instantaneous losses are mainly caused by losses
Fx [kN]
friction between the tendon and the interior
Fx [kN]
of the duct, slip at anchorages and couplers
and elastic deformation of the concrete.
Stressing from one side
Friction losses x [m]
The intended angular deviation of the strand
and the unintentional wobble of the tendon Figure 6: Concept of instantaneous losses
create friction between the strands and the
duct, see Figure 6. In particular, when the strand which leads to an instantaneous loss steel and concrete respectively. The above
tendon is stressed from one end, due to of prestress. In general, slip at stressing and expression cannot be used for tendons
the curved tendon layout, the strands will fixed anchorages and at fixed couplers is 6 stretched sequentially.
press on the inside of the curve reducing mm. It should be noted that slip at movable
the stressing force. In addition, unintended couplers is twice this amount. The loss of Long term losses
wobble further decreases the prestressing force resulting from wedge draw-in can be Long term losses are primarily caused by
force of the tendon. Both friction sources partially compensated by pre-seating the relaxation of the prestressing steel and creep
might be evaluated according to Coulomb’s wedges. Wedge draw-in can be limited to 4 and shrinkage of the concrete. Shrinkage
law, which leads to the following equation: mm at the stressing anchorage and at the and creep modify the length of concrete
first construction stage if each wedge is pre- elements over time. These changes in length
Fx = F0 · e - (µ · α + k ·x)
seated with an approximate force of 25 kN. are followed by changes in the length of the
Where Fx is the prestressing force at a distance prestressing tendons, leading to a loss of the
x along the tendon, F0 is the prestressing force Elastic shortening of concrete prestress force.
at x = 0 m, μ is the friction coefficient, k is the When the force of the tendon is transferred to
wobble coefficient, α is the sum of angular the concrete, the concrete member shortens Shrinkage of concrete is the volume
displacements over distance x irrespective and simultaneously the post-tensioning reduction that concrete experiences
of direction or sign and x is the distance tendon shortens by the same amount. Elastic when exposed to a lower relative humidity
along the tendon from the point where the shortening loss may be evaluated by strain environment. Creep of concrete is the
prestressing force is equal to F0. The formula compatibility, i.e. the decrease of strain in the time-dependent strain which takes place
above is demonstrated in Figure 6. Table 9 tendon is equal to the final elastic strain in the after the action of constant stress over
shows recommended values of the friction and concrete due to the load transfer. Compatibility time. On the other hand, the effect called
wobble coefficient applicable for the various assumption leads to the following expression: relaxation is the counterpart of creep in
CONA CMX strand post-tensioning kits. Ep · Ap which, under sustained strain, the material
∆Fp = F0 · exhibits a reduction in the stress level.
Ep · Ap + Ec · Ac
Typically American Standards evaluate friction Both, creep of concrete and relaxation of
losses by the following similar equation: Where Ep, Ap and Ec, Ac are the modulus prestressing steel strand happen over time
- (µ · α + kas ·x) of elasticity and area of the prestressing in post-tensioned structures.
Fx = F0 · e
Where kas is an equivalent wobble coefficient Table 9: Typical strand friction parameters
which may be related to k with Recommended values Range of values
Type of duct k k
kas = µ · k
rad -1 rad/m rad -1 rad/m
Slip at anchorages and couplers Corrugated steel duct 0.18 0.17 - 0.19
During load transfer from the stressing jack Smooth steel duct 0.18 0.16 - 0.24
to the anchorage, part of the initial load is 0.005 0.004 - 0.007
Corrugated platic duct 0.12 0.10 - 0.14
lost due to slippage at the anchorage. This
Smooth plastic duct 0.12 0.10 - 0.14
effectively results in a shortening of the
Monostrand (greased/waxed) 0.06 0.009 0.05 - 0.07 0.004 - 0.010
36 BBR VT CONA CMX

Degree of filling, center of
gravity and eccentricity (a)
f = 0.5
(b)
f = 0.25
(c)
The degree of filling (f) gives the ratio of

the inner area of the duct which is occupied
by the prestressing steel. Accordingly, the
degree of filling is defined as:
G.C.D. G.C.D. G.C.D.
e G.C.S. e
cross-sectional area of prestressing steel G.C.S. e
f=
cross-sectional area of inner diameter of duct G.C.S.
Thus, low degree of filling values are

indicative of a relatively loose installation of
the strands, see (b) in Figure 7, while higher
Figure 7: Center of gravity by high (a) and low (b) degree of filling of round ducts and flat duct (c)
degree of filling values are indicative of a
tighter strand scenario, see (a) in Figure 7.
Typical degrees of filling values for round

ducts are in the range of 0.35 to 0.50. Eccentricity of 05 strands Eccentricity of 06 strands
However, in particular cases with a reduced
55 55 f = 0.25
minimum radius of curvature (for example
loop tendons), smaller degree of filling values 50 50
f = 0.35
(f ∼ 0.25-0.30) might be used to facilitate the 45 45
tendon installation.
f = 0.40
40 40
In the particular case of low degrees of 35 35 f = 0.45
Eccentricity [ mm ]
filling, the center of gravity of the strand

bundle (G.C.S.) might lead to a considerable 30 30
distance from the center of gravity of the
25 25
duct (G.C.D.). This distance or eccentricity
(e), might be considered during the design 20 20
stage, as it might have a noticeable effect on 15 15
the overall stability of the structure.
10 10
The graphs in Figure 8 show the vertical
5 5
eccentricity of post-tensioning tendons
within the round duct for tendon sizes 0 0
1 7 12 19 24 31 1 7 12 19 24 31 37 55 73
between 1 to 31 for 05 strands and 1 to 73 for
06 strands respectively. Number of Strands [ n05 ] Number of Strands [ n06 ]
Degrees of filling are equal to 0.25, 0.35, Figure 8: Eccentricity of 05 and 06 strands in a round duct
0.40 and 0.45. For exact eccentricity values
and common duct sizes, refer to tables in the
Technical Data section.
In the case of flat ducts with a single row of

strands, see (c) in Figure 7, eccentricity may
be evaluated with the following expression:
1
e= · (di -d)
2
Where di is the inner duct diameter and d
is the diameter of the prestressing strand.
However, the eccentricity of a flat duct is
comparably small.
Minimum radii of curvature
Practical experience and analytical models Where the stable factor (Kf) is known Typical recommended values for the
have shown that the contact pressure precisely – as, for example, with CONA CMB allowable contact pressure under the
between strands and duct and between tendons – then the following equation can prestressing strands are:
duct and concrete increases, in a linear be used to obtain the minimum radius of • pR,max = 140 - 200 kN/m
fashion, with the local curvature of the curvature: CONA CMI and CONA CMF, internal
post-tensioning tendon. Thus, the minimum Fpm,0 · Kf bonded tendons with corrugated steel or
radius of curvature of a tendon, Rmin, can Rmin = plastic ducts
n · pR,max
be expressed in terms of the prestressing • pR,max = 140 - 200 kN/m
force of the tendon, Fpm,0, the diameter of where n is the number of strands in the CONA CMB, external band tendons
the strand, (e.g. d = 15.7 mm), the inner tendon and Kf the number of strands laying • pR,max = 350 kN/m
duct diameter, di, and the recommended on top of each other (see Figure 9). CONA CME, external tendons with smooth
allowable contact pressure, pR,max, using the steel or plastic ducts
following equation: • pR,max = 800 kN/m
CONA CMI, bonded loop tendons with
2 · Fpm,0 · d
Rmin = > Rb smooth steel ducts
di · pR,max
Rb is a limiting minimum radius of curvature, Kf = 3 Kf = 2

Tables of minimum radius of curvature have
to avoid yield due to bending of the strands. been pre-calculated and are presented in
the Technical Data section for each system.
Figure 9: Kf factors in different strand
Table 10: Limiting radius of curvature for 05 The values have been calculated assuming
configurations
and 06 strands a prestressing force of 0.85 ∙ Fp0,1. Therefore
Rb the given values are conservative and
Type of strands
m Depending on the concrete strength at the can be applied for other strand types and
05 1.7 time of stressing, additional reinforcement prestressing forces. For strands with tensile
06 2.0 for splitting forces may be required in strength fpk = 1,770 MPa the values for the
the areas of reduced minimum radius of inner duct diameter (di) and the eccentricity
curvature. Standards and regulations on (e) remain constant. The minimum radius
minimum radius of curvature or allowable (Rmin) in these tables can be reduced by the
contact pressure under the prestressing factor fR = 0.952 with the following equation:
strands applicable at the place of use must
be complied with. Rmin,1770 = fR ∙ Rmin,1860 > Rb
38 BBR VT CONA CMX

Minimum straight length after
the anchorage
At the anchorages and couplers, the
tendon layout should generally provide a
minimum straight section beyond the end
of the trumpet, see Figure 10. In the case of
continuous tendons, in which the degree of
filling is 0.35 < f < 0.50 and with a minimum or
reduced radius of curvature after the trumpet,
the minimum straight length must be:
Lmin = 5 · di > 250mm
On the other hand, for continuous tendons

with smaller degrees of filling 0.25 ≤ f ≤ 0.30,
the minimum straight length must be:
Lmin = 8 · di > 400mm

di = internal duct diameter
Trumpet Duct
R= ∞
R min
di
Refer
to T
Data echnical Figure 10: Radius of curvature and minimum straight length
sectio
n Lmin
Deviators and saddles for

external post-tensioning
The deviator, see Figure 11, has to transfer
the transversal forces (radial to the deviator)
and longitudinal forces (tangential to the
deviator) generated by a deviated external
tendon to the structure. Moreover, deviators
have to provide a smooth surface for
the tendon. The deviator can be made of
steel, HDPE or equivalent in respect to the
structural and surface requirements.
Pmax
To avoid any kinking of the tendon it is

R2 *
R 2*
recommended, that an additional deviation

Rmin
α
(∆α) of 3° with R2 < Rmin, is provided as shown Δα Δα
in Figure 11.
For grouting or filling of the ducts with grease

or wax, vents must be provided or vacuum * = R2 < Rmin
grouting must be applied. Figure 11: Minimum radius of curvature in deviators and saddles
Support of tendons
In order to ensure the correct tendon profile
and to prevent flotation, displacement due to
concreting or disconnections due to impacts,
tendon supports need to be provided at
regularly spaced intervals, see Figure 12.
Generally, the spacing of the supports needs
to be between 1.0 to 1.8 m although this may
need to be reduced in certain locations:
• Spacing of 0.8 m in the region of
maximum tendon curvature.
• Spacing of 0.6 m whenever the minimum
radius of curvature is less than 4.0 m. c
Note that an improperly secured duct c a a a c

might lead to excessive tendon wobble and Figure 12: Tendon support on reinforcement and tendon layout
therefore a higher friction loss. Additionally,
excessive wobble or inadequate duct
alignment might complicate or even impede Tendon layout
the tendon installation. The layout of the tendons in the general zone
is shown in Figure 12. The following distances
For electrically isolated tendons, depending have to be obeyed:
on the regulations at the place of use, • concrete cover, c;
the plastic duct may be supported by an • distance a, bigger than the maximum
additional sheathing at the regions of gravel diameter and sufficient space for
maximum tendon curvature. vibrating concrete.
Free tendon layout with the CONA CMM Single and Two/Four monostrand system
The free tendon layout technique for unbonded applications such as the CONA CMM Single and Two/Four monostrand system was
established in Austria and offers a significant time and cost optimization. Cost reductions of 20% have been achieved. This innovative
method allows placement of tendons without any tendon supports in slabs with a thickness of smaller than 450 mm. One of the key
benefits of the free tendon layout method is that the tendon is only fixed on two high points to the upper reinforcement over supporting
columns or walls. At midspan, the tendon is located on the lower reinforcement. No chairs are required between the high and low point.
The vertical profile of the tendon was investigated in detail and a parabolic drape was observed.
Reinforcement Single racking Crosswise racking (wire) with

≤450mm
(wire or plastic binder) protection sleeve or equivalent

Anchorage
Anchorage
Crosswise racking (wire) with

protection sleeve or equivalent
AL LL LL LH HH HH HA
Sections Max. distances of fixing points

AL Anchorage to Low point 3.0 m
LL Low point to Low point 1.0 m - 1.3 m
LH Low point to High point 3.0 m
HH High point to High point 0.3m - 1.0 m
HA High point to Anchorage 1.5 m
40 BBR VT CONA CMX

Anchor zone design
Concrete strength at the time of Confining reinforcement in the form of a Re > 500 MPa is specified for all CONA CMX
stressing helix cage is required in the local zone to post-tensioning kits, alternative reinforcing
At the time of stressing, the mean concrete resist the bursting stresses, while additional steel such as grade Re > 460 MPa may be
compressive strength (fcm,0) must be at stirrups are specified to aid the helix in substituted if appropriate considerations are
least the value given in the working tables, reducing crack widths under various loading taken by the respective designer.
as shown in the Technial Data section or conditions. Local zone reinforcement is given Reinforcement which exceeds the
European Technical Assessments of the in the working tables shown in the Technical reinforcement required for the structure may
respective CONA CMX strand post-tensioning Data section, or in the European Technical be used as additional reinforcement for the
kit. The concrete test specimen must also be Assessments of the relevant CONA CMX local anchorage zone if appropriate placing
subjected to the same curing conditions as system. While ribbed reinforcing steel grade is possible.
the structure. Table 11 shows the minimum
concrete compressive strength at the time of
1.6
stressing – cylindrical and cubic – applicable
for the various CONA CMX post-tensioning Class S, EC-2
kits. Application of the full post-tensioning 1.4
load is possible at much lower concrete Class N, EC-2
strengths than a traditional single bearing 1.2 Class R, EC-2
plate configuration through use of the
proprietary CONA CMI BT anchorage.
1.0 f cm
fck (t) / fck [ - ]
Table 11: Minimum concrete strength

fcm,cylinder fcm,cube 0.8
MPa
CONA CMI ≥ 19 ≥ 23 0.6
CONA CME ≥ 19 ≥ 23 0.5 f cm
CONA CMF ≥ 17 ≥ 21 0.4

CONA CMM ≥ 18 ≥ 22
CONA CMB ≥ 29 ≥ 35 0.2
Partial initial prestressing 0

1 1.4 3.6 10 28 100 1000 10000 100000
For partial initial prestressing with 30 % of
Days after casting [ d ]
the full prestressing force the actual mean
value of the concrete compressive strength Figure 13: Concrete hardening
must be at least 0.5· fcm,0,cube or 0.5· fcm,0,cylinder. Fpm,0 Principal
(See Figure 13). Principal Compression stress Bursting stress
(compression)
stress field
(compression) (longitudinal) (transverse)
stress field
Local zone reinforcement
Figure 14 shows a comparison of the
typical longitudinal and transverse stress
distributions between a traditional single
Local zone
bearing plate (CONA CMI SP) anchorage

and a CONA CMI BT (Bearing Trumplate)
anchorage. At the anchorage, point loading
of the concrete leads to compression and CONA CMI SP –
Traditional
bursting stresses in the local zone as the single plane
stress profile
stress field normalises towards the general
General zone
CONA CMI BT –
zone. The CONA CMI BT allows for very small Stress profile of
individual bearing
center and edge distances at the anchorage surfaces
via a proprietary three-plane load transfer CONA CMI BT –
Sum of three plane
which significantly reduces the peak bursting stress profiles
stresses. The Bearing Trumplate (BT) system CONA CMI SP Stress Profile of Individual CONA CMI BT
is available for internal (CMI), external (CME) Traditional Single Plane Bearing Bearing Surfaces Three Plane Bearing
and flat (CMF) post-tensioning systems. Figure 14: Stress distribution induced in concrete by a prestressing tendon
Center spacing and edge distance Stirrup reinforcement Helix reinforcement
The centre spacing distances, ac and bc,
and edge distances, ae and be , see Figure
15, between individual anchorages are
shown in the working tables in the Technical
Data section and the European Technical
Assessments of the respective CONA CMX
post-tensioning kit or for special applications
these can be obtained as datasheets from
the ETA Holder, BBR VT International Ltd. In
general, these distances must be observed,
although a reduction of up to 15% for
the centre spacing is permitted provided
adjustments to other dimensions are made
as follows:
• The reduction should only be applied in
one direction, either ac or bc, while the
counterpart dimension must increase
accordingly so that the concrete area, Ac
= ac· bc, remains constant.
• The new reduced center distances, ac and
bc, should not be less than the outside
diameter of the helix and be able to
allow a suitable placing of the additional
reinforcement, see Figure 15.
Modification of center and edge distances

must be made using the following expressions:
Ac = ac· bc < ac· bc
bc > 0.85bc > ODHelix

Figure 15: Dimensions of tendon center spacing and edge distance
Ac
ac >
bc
After the 15% center spacing reduction is

applied, the corresponding modified edge Efficient detailing with BBR VT CONA CMX
distances are: The CONA CMI BT (bearing trumplate) system makes use of an advanced and proprietary
ac bc three plane load transfer, allowing for very small center and edge distances at the
ae = - 10 + c be = - 10 + c anchorages, as well as application of the full post-tensioning load at very low concrete
2 2
strengths. The CONA CMI SP (square plate) is a more traditional system with a single
where in the latter expression, c refers to plane load transfer to the concrete structure. This also applies for CME and CMF.
concrete cover. Standards and regulations
on concrete cover in force at the place of
use must be complied with. Should smaller
center spacing or edge distances, or different
reinforcement steel be needed, please
contact your nearest BBR Network Member
for further information.
In the case of grouped anchorages, the

additional reinforcement of the individual
anchorages can be combined, provided
appropriate anchorage is ensured.
42 BBR VT CONA CMX

Dimensions and detailing - CONA CMI BT/SP
Table 12: CONA CMI component dimensions
Number of Strands 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 12 13
Diameter ØP mm – 130 130 130 170 170 170 195 225 225 240
Bearing Trumplate
Height HP mm – 120 120 120 128 128 128 133 150 150 160
Side length SSP mm 80 140 145 155 185 190 205 225 255 265 285
Square Plate 1)
Height TSP mm 20 20 20 25 30 35 35 35 35 35 40
Nominal diameter ØA mm 50 90 100 100 130 130 130 150 160 160 180
Anchor Head Height head A1-A4 mm 50 50 50 50 50 55 55 60 60 65 72
HA
Height head A5-A8 mm 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 70 72
Diameter ØK mm – 185 185 185 205 205 205 240 240 240 290
Coupler head type K
Height HK mm – 85 85 85 85 85 85 90 90 90 90
Nominal diameter ØAH mm 50 90 95 100 130 130 130 150 160 160 180
Coupler head type H Height head H1 mm 50 50 50 55 55 60 65 65 70 80 80
HAH
Height head H2 mm 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 70 80 80
Diameter ØH mm 69 111 121 130 160 164 167 189 200 210 230
Coupler sleeve type H
Length sleeve LH mm 180 180 180 180 180 190 200 200 210 230 230
BT anchorage LA,BT mm – 296 296 296 432 432 432 721 738 623 819
SP anchorage LA,SP mm – 441 441 446 431 436 436 690 774 774 834
Assemblies
Coupler K LFK mm – 555 555 555 725 725 725 935 935 820 980
Coupler H LFH mm – 650 650 650 820 830 840 1,045 1,055 960 1,120
1) Square plate dimensions may be optimised depending on the strength of concrete at transfer. Please contact your nearest BBR representative or refer to the CONA CMI ETA document.
SSP
ØK
ØA
ØP
HA
HK
HP
SSP TSP
Bearing trumplate Square plate Anchor head Coupler head type K

ØAH
SSP
ØP
ØH
LA,BT LA,SP
HAH
LH
Coupler head type H Coupler sleeve type H CMI BT Anchorage assembly CMI SP Anchorage assembly
ØH + 10mm
ØP
ØK
ØP
LA,BT LFK LA,BT LFH
CMI BT Coupler K assembly CMI BT Coupler H assembly

ØH + 10mm
SSP
SSP
ØK
LA,SP LFK LA,SP LFH
CMI SP Coupler K assembly CMI SP Coupler H assembly
44 BBR VT CONA CMX

15 16 19 22 24 25 27 31 37 42 43 48 55 61 69 73 91
280 280 280 310 325 360 360 360 400 425 485 485 485 520
195 195 195 206 227 250 250 250 275 290 340 340 340 350
320 330 340 370 390 405 415 440 480 510 520 550 595 620
45 45 50 55 55 60 65 60 70 70 75 80 90 90
200 200 200 225 240 255 255 255 285 300 320 325 335 365
75 80 85 95 100 100 105 110 – – – – – –
75 80 85 95 100 100 105 110 120 130 130 140 150 155
290 290 290 310 340 390 390 390 – – – – – –
90 95 95 105 120 125 125 130 – – – – – –
on request
200 200 200 225 240 255 255 255 285 300 320 325 335 365
80 85 95 100 100 100 105 115 – – – – – –
80 85 95 100 100 100 105 115 125 135 135 145 160 160
256 256 266 293 309 324 327 335 370 392 410 422 440 472
240 250 270 270 280 280 300 320 340 360 360 380 410 410
854 854 739 886 1,063 1,086 1,086 971 1,295 1,310 1,538 1,538 1,418 1,594
939 939 944 1,072 1,251 1,210 1,215 1,210 1,340 1,385 1,581 1,586 1,596 1,772
980 985 870 945 1,210 1,390 1,390 1,280 – – – – – –
1,130 1,140 1,045 1,110 1,370 1,545 1,565 1,470 on request
14
4 9
7
12
2
13
1 10 11
9 1
CONA CMI BT Anchorage CONA CMI Movable Coupler K CONA CMI EIT
8 7* or 8
2* or 3 5
6
5 6
1 3
13
12
CONA CMI SP Anchorage CONA CMI Coupler H CONA CMI EIT Coupler H
9
7* or 8
2* or 3 1 – Anchor head
4
9 – Trumpet type K
6
2 – Bearing trumplate 10 – Steel ring
5
3 – Square plate 11 – Isolation disk
9
9 4 – Coupler head type K 12 – Trumpet type E
5 – Coupler head type H 13 – Bearing trumplate type E
6 – Coupler sleeve type H 14 – BBR VT Plastic Duct
7 – Trumpet type A * – Shown
8 – Trumpet type A SP
CONA CMI Coupler K CONA CMI Movable Coupler H
TECHNICAL DATA 45
Minimum radii of curvature - CONA CMI BT/SP
CONA CMI minimum radii of curvature Loop tendon minimum radii of
In Tables 13 and 14, the minimum radii of curvature
curvature (Rmin), eccentricity (e) and inner In Table 15, the minimum radii of curvature taking due consideration of the minimum
duct diameter (di) are given for various (Rmin), outer duct diameter (do) and duct wall thickness given in the far right column
degrees of filling (f), assuming a prestressing thickness (t) are given with corresponding of the table. Different duct sizes lead to
force of the tendon of 0.85 Fp0,1 and allowable eccentricities (e) and degrees of filling (f). different eccentricities and minimum radii
contact pressures of 140 kN/m or 200 kN/m. Nevertheless other duct sizes can be used, of curvature.
Table 13: CONA CMI minimum radii of curvature and eccentricity for strands 06-140 1,860 and pR,max = 140 and 200 kN/m
Degree of filling f ≈ 0.35 f ≈ 0.40 f ≈ 0.45
Rmin Rmin Rmin
n 06
di 140 200 e di 140 200 e di 140 200 e
Number of strands
kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m
(Ap = 140 mm2)
mm m mm mm m mm mm m mm
01 06 23* 2.0 2.0 4 20 2.1 2.0 3 20 2.1 2.0 3
02 06 35 2.4 2.0 7 35 2.4 2.0 6 35 2.4 2.0 6
03 06 40 3.2 2.2 6 35 3.6 2.6 2 35 3.6 2.6 2
04 06 45 3.8 2.6 7 40 4.3 3.0 3 40 4.3 3.0 3
05 06 50* 4.3 3.0 8 45 4.7 3.3 4 45 4.7 3.3 4
06 06 55 4.6 3.2 9 50* 5.1 3.6 6 50* 5.1 3.6 6
07 06 60* 5.0 3.5 10 55 5.4 3.8 7 55 5.4 3.8 7
08 06 65 5.2 3.7 11 60* 5.7 4.0 8 55 6.2 4.3 4
09 06 70 5.5 3.8 13 65 5.9 4.1 10 60 6.4 4.5 6
12 06 80 6.4 4.5 15 75* 6.8 4.8 12 70 7.3 5.1 8
13 06 80 6.9 4.8 15 75* 7.4 5.2 10 70 7.9 5.5 6
15 06 85* 7.5 5.3 14 80 8.0 5.6 10 75* 8.5 6.0 7
16 06 90 7.6 5.3 16 85* 8.0 5.6 12 80 8.5 6.0 9
19 06 100* 8.1 5.7 19 90 9.0 6.3 11 85* 9.5 6.7 8
22 06 105 8.9 6.2 19 100* 9.4 6.6 15 95 9.9 6.9 11
24 06 110 9.3 6.5 20 105 9.7 6.8 16 100* 10.2 7.1 12
25 06 115* 9.2 6.5 22 105 10.1 7.1 15 100 10.6 7.4 11
27 06 115* 10.0 7.0 20 110 10.4 7.3 16 105 10.9 7.7 13
31 06 125 10.6 7.4 22 120 11.0 7.7 19 110 12.0 8.4 12
37 06 135 11.7 8.2 23 130* 12.1 8.5 19 120 13.1 9.2 13
42 06 145 12.3 8.6 25 135 13.2 9.3 20 130* 13.7 9.6 16
43 06 150 12.2 8.5 28 140 13.1 9.1 20 130* 14.1 9.9 15
48 06 155 13.2 9.2 30 145 14.1 9.9 21 140 14.6 10.2 17
55 06 165 14.2 9.9 29 155 15.1 10.6 22 145 16.1 11.3 18
61 06 175 14.8 10.4 32 165 15.7 11.0 23 155 16.7 11.7 18
69 06 185 15.9 11.1 34 175 16.8 11.7 25 165 17.8 12.5 19
73 06 195 15.9 11.1 36 180 17.3 12.1 26 170 18.3 12.8 20
Where BBR VT Plastic Ducts are used in tables 13 and 14 (denoted with an *), please refer to the relevant European Technical Assessment or contact your nearest BBR representative.
46 BBR VT CONA CMX

Table 14: CONA CMI minimum radii of curvature and eccentricity for strands 06-150 1,860 and pR,max = 140 and 200 kN/m
Rmin Rmin Rmin
n 06
di 140 200 e di 140 200 e di 140 200 e
Number of strands
kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m kN/m
(Ap = 150 mm2)
01 06 23* 2.0 2.0 4 23* 2.0 2.0 4 20 2.3 2.0 2
02 06 35 2.7 2.0 6 35 2.7 2.0 6 35 2.7 2.0 6
03 06 40 3.5 2.5 6 40 3.5 2.5 6 35 4.0 2.8 1
04 06 45 4.2 2.9 6 45 4.2 2.9 6 40 4.7 3.3 2
05 06 50* 4.7 3.3 8 50* 4.7 3.3 8 45 5.2 3.6 3
06 06 55 5.1 3.6 8 55 5.1 3.6 8 50* 5.6 3.9 5
07 06 60* 5.5 3.8 9 60* 5.5 3.8 9 55 6.0 4.2 6
08 06 65 5.8 4.0 11 60* 6.3 4.4 6 60* 6.3 4.4 7
09 06 70 6.0 4.2 12 65 6.5 4.4 9 60* 7.0 4.9 4
12 06 80 7.0 4.9 14 75* 7.5 5.3 11 70 8.0 5.6 7
13 06 85* 7.2 5.0 16 80 7.6 5.3 13 75* 8.1 5.7 9
15 06 90 7.8 5.5 16 85* 8.3 5.8 13 80 8.8 6.2 9
16 06 95 7.9 5.5 18 85* 8.8 6.2 11 85* 8.8 6.2 10
19 06 100* 8.9 6.2 17 95 9.4 6.6 14 90 9.9 6.9 10
22 06 110 9.4 6.6 21 100* 10.3 7.2 13 95 10.9 7.6 10
24 06 115* 9.8 6.9 21 105 10.7 7.5 15 100* 11.3 7.9 11
25 06 115* 10.2 7.1 20 110 10.7 7.5 17 105 11.2 7.8 14
27 06 120 10.6 7.4 21 115* 11.0 7.7 18 105 12.1 8.4 11
31 06 130* 11.2 7.8 24 120 12.1 8.5 17 115* 12.6 8.8 14
37 06 140 12.4 8.7 25 130* 13.3 9.3 19 125 13.9 9.7 15
42 06 150 13.1 9.2 26 140 14.1 9.8 21 135 14.6 10.2 17
43 06 155 13.0 9.1 28 145 13.9 9.7 22 135 14.9 10.5 16
48 06 160 14.1 9.8 29 150 15.0 10.5 24 145 15.5 10.9 21
55 06 175 14.7 10.3 31 160 16.1 1.3 26 150 17.2 12.0 21
61 06 180 15.9 11.1 33 170 16.8 11.8 27 160 17.9 12.5 22
69 06 195 16.6 11.6 35 180 18.0 12.6 29 170 19.0 13.3 23
73 06 200 17.1 12.0 37 185 18.5 13.0 30 175 19.6 13.7 23
Table 15: Minimum radii of curvature and eccentricity for loop tendons with pR,max = 800 kN/m
n 06 06-140 1,860 06-150 1,860 Min. wall thickness
Number of do t Rmin e f do t Rmin e f tmin
strands mm mm m mm - mm mm m mm - mm
04 06 60.3 2.9 0.5 13 0.24 60.3 2.9 0.6 12 0.26 1.5
07 06 76.1 2.9 0.7 17 0.25 76.1 2.9 0.8 19 0.27 1.5
09 06 82.5 3.2 0.9 19 0.28 88.5 3.2 0.9 23 0.26 1.5
12 06 95.0 3.6 1.0 21 0.28 95.0 3.6 1.21 22 0.30 1.5
13 06 101.6 3.6 1.0 23 0.26 101.6 3.6 1.1 25 0.28 1.5
15 06 108.0 3.6 1.1 26 0.26 114.3 3.6 1.1 26 0.25 2.0
19 06 121.0 4.0 1.3 28 0.27 121.0 4.0 1.3 29 0.28 2.0
22 06 133.0 4.0 1.3 31 0.25 133.0 4.0 1.4 33 0.27 2.0
24 06 139.7 4.0 1.4 32 0.25 139.7 4.0 1.5 35 0.26 2.0
25 06 139.7 4.0 1.4 33 0.26 139.7 4.0 1.5 35 0.28 2.0
27 06 139.7 4.0 1.5 35 0.28 152.4 4.5 1.5 39 0.25 3.0
31 06 152.4 4.5 1.6 37 0.27 159.0 4.5 1.7 40 0.26 3.0
TECHNICAL DATA 47
Dimensions and detailing - CONA CME BT/SP
Table 16: CONA CME component dimensions
Number of Strands 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 12 13
Diameter ØP mm – 130 130 130 170 170 170 195 225 225 240
Bearing Trumplate
Height HP mm – 120 120 120 128 128 128 133 150 150 160
Side length SSP mm 80 140 145 155 185 190 205 225 255 265 285
Square Plate
Height TSP mm 20 20 20 25 30 35 35 35 35 35 40
Nominal diameter ØA mm 50 90 100 100 130 130 130 150 160 160 180
Anchor Head Height head A1-A4 mm 50 50 50 50 50 55 55 60 60 65 72
HA
Height head A5-A8 mm 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 70 72
Diameter ØK mm – 185 185 185 205 205 205 240 240 240 290
Coupler head type K
Height HK mm – 85 85 85 85 85 85 90 90 90 90
Nominal diameter ØAH mm 50 90 95 100 130 130 130 150 160 160 180
Coupler head type H Height head H1 mm 50 50 50 55 55 60 65 65 70 80 80
HAH
Height head H2 mm 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 70 80 80
Diameter ØH mm 69 111 121 130 160 164 167 189 200 210 230
Length sleeve LH mm 180 180 180 180 180 190 200 200 210 230 230
BT anchorage LA,BT mm – 296 296 296 432 432 432 721 738 623 819
SP anchorage LA,SP mm – 441 441 446 431 436 436 690 774 774 834
Assemblies
Coupler K LFK mm – 503 503 503 535 535 535 668 668 668 783
Coupler H LFH mm – 400 400 400 475 485 495 920 930 770 930
1) Square plate dimensions may be optimised depending on the strength of concrete at transfer. Please contact your nearest BBR representative or refer to the CONA CME ETA document.
SSP
ØK
ØA
ØP
HA
HK
HP
SSP TSP
Bearing trumplate Square plate Anchor head Coupler head type K

ØAH
SSP
ØP
ØH
LA,BT LA,SP
HAH
LH
Coupler head type H Coupler sleeve type H CME BT Anchorage assembly CME SP Anchorage assembly
ØH + 10mm
ØP
ØK
ØP
LA,BT LFK LA,BT LFH
CME BT Coupler H assembly

CME BT Coupler K assembly
ØH + 10mm
SSP
SSP
ØK
LA,SP LFK LA,SP LFH
CME SP Coupler K assembly CME SP Coupler H assembly
48 BBR VT CONA CMX

15 16 19 22 24 25 27 31 37 42 43 48 55 61 69 73 91
280 280 280 310 325 360 360 360 400 425 485 485 485 520
195 195 195 206 227 250 250 250 275 290 340 340 340 350
320 330 340 370 390 405 415 440 480 510 520 550 595 620
45 45 50 55 55 60 65 60 70 70 75 80 90 90
200 200 200 225 240 255 255 255 285 300 320 325 335 365
75 80 85 95 100 100 105 110 – – – – – –
75 80 85 95 100 100 105 110 120 130 130 140 150 155
290 290 290 310 340 390 390 390 – – – – – –
90 95 95 105 120 125 125 130 – – – – – –
on request
200 200 200 225 240 255 255 255 285 300 320 325 335 365
80 85 95 100 100 100 105 115 – – – – – –
80 85 95 100 100 100 105 115 125 135 135 145 160 160
256 256 266 293 309 324 327 335 370 392 410 422 440 472
240 250 270 270 280 280 300 320 340 360 360 380 410 410
854 854 739 886 1,063 1,086 1,086 971 1,295 1,310 1,538 1,538 1,418 1,594
939 939 944 1,072 1,251 1,210 1,215 1,210 1,340 1,385 1,581 1,586 1,596 1,772
783 788 788 823 937 1,079 1,079 1,084 – – – – – –
940 950 970 1,040 1,320 1,320 1,340 1,200 on request
7* or 8
7 2* or 3
7 2 4
2 9
11
1
CONA CME BT Anchorage CONA CME BT with monostrands CONA CME Coupler K
17 7* or 8
6 2* or 3
8
3 15 5
1 10
12
13 14
1
CONA CME SP Anchorage CONA CME EIT ** CONA CME Coupler H
7 1 – Anchor head 11 – Temporary sealing plate

17
2 – Bearing trumplate 12 – Bearing trumplate type E
16 3 – Square plate 13 – Steel ring

2
4 – Coupler head type K 14 – Isolation disc
1
5 – Coupler head type H 15 – Trumpet type E
6 – Coupler sleeve type H 16 – Inner trumpet type E
7 – Trumpet type A 17 – Smooth plastic duct
8 – Trumpet type A SP * – Shown
9 – Trumpet type CME-K ** – Exchangeable also possible
10 – Trumpet type CME-H
CONA CME Exchangeable
TECHNICAL DATA 49
Minimum radii of curvature - CONA CME BT/SP
The minimum radii of curvature (Rmin), tendons and bigger radii of curvature. The
eccentricity (e), outer duct diameter (do), standard ratio of wall thickness to outside
and minimum duct wall thickness (tmin) given diameter should not be smaller than 1/25 or
in Table 17 correspond to a prestressing minimum 3.0 mm for plastic ducts and 1/65
force of the tendon of 0.85 Fp0,1, a diameter or minimum 1.5 mm for steel ducts.
of the strands of 15.3 mm (06-140 1,860) or
15.7 mm (06-150 1,860) and an allowable For minimum radius of curvature tables
contact pressure of 350 kN/m. The given using a wax filler, please refer to the BBR VT
duct diameters result in degrees of filling CONA CME European Technical Assessment.
which are in the range of 0.25 to 0.35,
suitable for long tendons with minimum
radii of curvature. A higher degree of filling
of up to f = 0.45, is possible for shorter
Table 17: CONA CME minimum radii of curvature for strands 06-140 and 06-150 1,860 and pR,max = 350 kN/m
Type of Duct Plastic Duct Plastic Duct ≈ 1.5 · Rmin Steel Duct
n 06 do tmin Rmin e f do tmin Rmin e f do t Rmin e f
Number of strands mm mm m mm – mm mm m mm – mm mm m mm –
01 06 32 3.0 2.0 9 0.28 32 3.0 3.0 8 0.28 33 1.5 2.0 6 0.21
02 06 40 3.0 2.0 12 0.33 40 3.0 3.0 12 0.33 42 1.5 2.0 14 0.25
03 06 50 3.7 2.0 8 0.32 50 3.0 3.0 9 0.30 48 1.5 2.0 10 0.28
04 06 50 3.7 2.0 6 0.42 63 2.4 3.0 15 0.23 48 1.5 2.0 6 0.38
05 06 63 4.3 2.0 11 0.32 63 2.4 3.0 13 0.28 60 1.5 2.0 12 0.29
06 06 63 4.3 2.0 9 0.39 75 4.5 3.0 16 0.26 60 1.5 2.0 10 0.35
07 06 75 5.6 2.0 12 0.33 75 4.5 3.0 14 0.31 64 1.5 2.0 10 0.36
08 06 75 5.6 2.2 10 0.38 75 4.5 3.3 12 0.35 68 1.5 2.0 11 0.36
09 06 75 5.6 2.2 8 0.42 75 4.5 3.3 10 0.39 73 1.5 2.2 12 0.35
12 06 90 5.4 2.5 14 0.37 90 4.3 3.8 15 0.35 83 1.5 2.5 15 0.36
13 06 90 4.3 2.5 14 0.37 90 4.3 3.8 14 0.37 89 2.0 2.5 15 0.34
15 06 110 5.3 2.7 21 0.29 110 4.2 4.1 24 0.28 89 2.0 2.7 13 0.40
16 06 110 5.3 2.7 19 0.31 110 4.2 4.1 21 0.30 102 2.0 2.7 21 0.32
19 06 110 5.3 3.0 17 0.37 110 4.2 4.5 19 0.35 102 2.0 3.0 17 0.38
22 06 125 6.0 3.2 23 0.33 125 4.8 4.8 24 0.32 114.3 2.0 3.2 21 0.35
24 06 125 6.0 3.3 21 0.36 125 4.8 5.0 22 0.34 114.3 2.0 3.3 19 0.38
25 06 125 6.0 3.3 19 0.37 125 4.8 5.0 20 0.36 121 2.0 3.3 21 0.35
27 06 125 6.0 3.5 17 0.40 125 4.8 5.3 18 0.39 127 2.5 3.5 23 0.35
31 06 140 6.7 3.7 22 0.37 140 5.4 5.6 22 0.35 127 2.5 3.7 19 0.40
37 06 140 6.7 4.0 16 0.44 140 5.4 6.0 18 0.42 141 2.5 4.0 22 0.38
42 06 160 7.7 4.5 24 0.38 160 6.2 6.8 26 0.37 168 3.0 4.5 36 0.31
43 06 160 7.7 4.5 23 0.39 160 6.2 6.8 25 0.38 168 3.0 4.5 35 0.31
48 06 180 8.6 4.5 31 0.35 180 6.9 6.8 33 0.33 168 3.0 4.5 31 0.35
55 06 180 8.6 5.2 25 0.40 180 6.9 7.8 27 0.38 168 3.0 5.2 25 0.40
61 06 200 9.6 5.5 34 0.36 200 7.7 8.3 36 0.34 168 3.0 5.5 21 0.44
69 06 225 12.8 5.6 45 0.33 225 10.3 8.4 53 0.32 193 3.0 5.6 29 0.38
73 06 225 12.8 5.7 39 0.35 225 10.3 8.6 48 0.33 193 3.0 5.9 22 0.40
50 BBR VT CONA CMX

Table 18: CONA CME with monostrand minimum radii of curvature for strands 06-140 and 06-150 1,860
Type of Duct Plastic Duct Steel Duct
n 06 Number of do t Rmin e f do t Rmin e f
strands mm mm m mm – mm mm m mm –
01 06 32 2.4 2.0 4 0.49 34 1.5 2.0 6 0.38
02 06 50 3.7 2.0 9 0.40 48 1.5 2.0 8 0.36
03 06 63 4.7 2.0 12 0.38 48 1.5 2.0 5 0.53
04 06 75 5.6 2.0 14 0.35 57 1.5 2.0 8 0.50
05 06 75 5.6 2.0 13 0.44 60 1.5 2.0 7 0.56
06 06 75 5.6 2.0 10 0.53 76 1.5 2.0 13 0.41
07 06 90 5.4 2.0 16 0.40 76 1.5 2.0 12 0.47
08 06 90 5.4 2.0 15 0.46 76 1.5 2.0 11 0.54
09 06 90 5.4 2.5 12 0.52 83 1.5 2.5 12 0.51
12 06 110 5.3 2.5 19 0.44 95 1.5 2.5 14 0.51
13 06 110 5.3 2.5 19 0.47 95 1.5 2.5 15 0.55
15 06 125 5.3 2.5 24 0.41 114 2.0 2.5 21 0.45
16 06 125 5.3 2.5 21 0.44 114 2.0 2.5 20 0.48
19 06 125 5.3 2.5 18 0.52 114 2.0 2.5 13 0.57
22 06 140 5.4 2.5 23 0.48 127 2.0 2.5 18 0.52
24 06 140 5.4 2.5 20 0.52 140 2.0 2.5 24 0.47
25 06 140 5.4 2.5 18 0.54 140 2.5 2.5 24 0.50
27 06 140 5.4 2.5 15 0.58 152 2.5 2.5 24 0.45
31 06 160 6.2 2.5 23 0.51 159 2.5 2.5 26 0.47
37 06 180 6.9 2.5 29 0.48 168 2.5 2.5 27 0.50
42 06 180 6.9 2.5 24 0.55 178 3.0 2.5 27 0.51
43 06 180 6.9 2.5 23 0.56 178 3.0 2.5 26 0.52
48 06 200 7.7 2.5 29 0.51 194 3.0 2.5 31 0.49
55 06 225 8.6 2.5 38 0.46 219 3.0 2.5 41 0.44
61 06 225 8.6 2.5 33 0.51 219 3.0 2.5 36 0.49
69 06 250 9.6 2.5 40 0.47 244 3.0 2.5 46 0.44
73 06 250 11.9 2.5 36 0.52 244 3.0 2.5 45 0.47
TECHNICAL DATA 51
Spacing & reinforcement requirement - CONA CMI/CME BT
Table 19: CONA CMI/CME BT anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for strands 06-150 1,860
CONA CMI/CME BT n06 02 06 03 06 04 06 05 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35
Outer diameter HELIX mm 160 160 160 160 155 160 160 160 160 155 180 160 160 160 155 200 195 195 195 195
Bar diameter mm 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Pitch mm 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 50 50 60 50
Number of pitches 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 5 5 5 5
Distance E mm 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 18
Number of STIRRUPS 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4
Bar diameter mm 8 8 8 8 8 8 10 8 8 10 12 12 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12
Spacing mm 55 55 55 55 55 45 45 45 45 55 60 55 45 45 55 55 50 50 65 50
Distance F mm 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 33 33 33 33 33
Min. outer dimensions A=B mm 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 190 220 200 190 190 190 250 230 230 230 230
Centre spacing ac = bc mm 210 210 210 210 205 210 210 210 210 205 235 215 210 210 205 265 250 250 250 250
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ = be’ mm 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 110 100 95 95 95 125 115 115 115 115
CONA CMI/CME BT n06 13 06 15 06 16 06 19 06

Outer diameter HELIX mm 375 330 300 280 270 375 330 315 305 305 375 330 320 310 305 420 360 360 330 325
Bar diameter mm 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Pitch mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Number of pitches 8 8 8 7 6 9 9 8 7 7 9 9 9 8 7 10 10 9 9 8
Distance E mm 23 23 23 23 23 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27 27
Number of STIRRUPS 7 6 6 6 7 7 6 5 6 5 7 6 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 7
Bar diameter mm 12 14 14 14 14 14 16 16 16 16 14 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
Spacing mm 55 60 55 60 45 60 65 65 55 60 60 65 65 60 60 65 65 65 65 60
Distance F mm 40 40 40 40 40 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42
Min. outer dimensions A=B mm 410 370 340 320 310 440 400 360 350 350 450 410 370 360 350 490 450 410 390 370
Centre spacing ac = bc mm 425 390 355 340 325 455 415 380 365 365 470 430 390 375 365 510 465 425 410 390
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ = be’ mm 205 185 170 160 155 220 200 180 175 175 225 205 185 180 175 245 225 205 195 185
CONA CMI/CME BT n06 37 06 42 06 43 06 48 06

Outer diameter HELIX mm – 580 580 580 580 – 630 630 630 630 – 670 670 670 670 – 710 710 710 710
Bar diameter mm – 16 16 16 16 – 16 16 16 16 – 16 16 16 16 – 16 16 16 16
Pitch mm – 50 50 50 50 – 50 50 50 50 – 50 50 50 50 – 50 50 50 50
Number of pitches – 11 11 11 11 – 12 12 12 12 – 12 12 12 12 – 13 13 13 13
Distance E mm – 40 40 40 40 – 45 45 45 45 – 45 45 45 45 – 45 45 45 45
Number of STIRRUPS – 9 9 9 9 – 10 10 10 10 – 10 10 10 10 – 11 11 11 11
Bar diameter mm – 20 20 20 20 – 20 20 20 20 – 20 20 20 20 – 20 20 20 20
Spacing mm – 70 70 70 70 – 70 70 70 70 – 70 70 70 70 – 70 70 70 70
Distance F mm – 50 50 50 50 – 55 55 55 55 – 55 55 55 55 – 55 55 55 55
Min. outer dimensions A=B mm – 660 660 660 660 – 720 720 720 720 – 740 740 740 740 – 790 790 790 790
Centre spacing ac = bc mm – 680 680 680 680 – 735 735 735 735 – 755 755 755 755 – 805 805 805 805
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ = be’ mm – 330 330 330 330 – 360 360 360 360 – 370 370 370 370 – 395 395 395 395
1) If smaller centre spacing and edge distances are required, refer to page 42 for guidance on space reduction. 2) All helix and stirrup reinforcement shall be ribbed reinforcing steel of grade 500 MPa. Grade 460 MPa
steel may also be used if one additional stirrup of equivalent size is placed within the same length of the anchorage zone. The indicated stirrup spacings will have to be reduced accordingly. 3) Bar diameter of 14 mm
can be replaced by 16 mm. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 15.3 mm, cross sectional area of 140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
52 BBR VT CONA CMX

06 06 07 06 08 06 09 06 12 06
23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43
19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35
200 200 195 195 195 230 200 200 200 200 270 230 225 220 220 280 260 255 250 250 330 280 275 260 250
10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 14 12 12 12 12 14 12 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14
45 50 50 60 50 45 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
6 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 6
18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
5 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 6 5 4 5 5 5 5 4 5 7 6 5 5 6
12 12 12 12 12 14 14 12 14 14 12 12 12 14 14 12 14 12 14 14 12 14 16 16 14
50 55 45 65 50 55 60 55 55 55 70 45 50 55 50 60 55 55 65 55 60 55 70 70 50
33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 33 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
270 250 230 230 230 290 270 240 240 240 310 290 260 260 260 330 300 290 290 290 390 350 320 310 290
290 265 250 250 250 310 285 260 255 255 330 305 280 275 275 350 320 310 310 310 405 370 340 325 310
135 125 115 115 115 145 135 120 120 120 155 145 130 130 130 165 150 145 145 145 195 175 160 155 145
22 06 24 06 25 06 27 06 31 06
23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43
19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35
475 420 390 360 340 475 430 410 360 360 520 430 420 390 380 520 475 440 420 390 560 520 475 430 430
14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
10 10 9 9 8 11 11 10 10 9 11 11 10 10 9 11 11 10 10 9 11 11 12 10 9
31 31 31 31 31 32 32 32 32 32 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
6 7 8 7 8 7 7 7 7 8 7 6 7 7 7 8 7 7 8 8 9 8 8 8 8
20 20 20 20 16 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
80 75 65 65 50 80 80 70 65 55 80 90 70 60 60 80 80 75 60 60 80 75 70 65 60
46 46 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
530 480 440 420 400 560 510 460 440 420 570 520 470 450 430 590 540 490 470 440 630 580 530 500 480
550 500 460 440 420 575 525 480 460 435 590 535 485 465 450 610 555 505 485 460 650 595 545 520 495
265 240 220 210 200 280 255 230 220 210 285 260 235 225 215 295 270 245 235 220 315 290 265 250 240
55 06 61 06
23 28 34 38 43 23 28 34 38 43
ae = ae’ + c
19 23 28 31 35 19 23 28 31 35 bc be = be’ + c
– 780 780 780 780 – 850 850 850 850

be be’
– 20 20 20 20 – 20 20 20 20
c c ae’ ae’ c c ae’
– 60 60 60 60 – 60 60 60 60 ae ae ae ac
– 13 13 13 13 – 14 14 14 14
E
– 50 50 50 50 – 55 55 55 55
– 11 11 11 11 – 12 12 12 12
>B
– 20 20 20 20 – 20 20 20 20
– 75 75 75 75 – 75 75 75 75 >B F
– 55 55 55 55 – 60 60 60 60 CMI/CME BT Anchorage assembly
– 860 860 860 860 – 920 920 920 920 E
– 875 875 875 875 – 940 940 940 940

>B
– 430 430 430 430 – 460 460 460 460
>B F
CMI/CME SP Anchorage assembly
TECHNICAL DATA 53
Spacing & reinforcement requirement – CONA CMI/CME SP
Table 20: CONA CMI/CME SP anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for strands 06-150 1,860
CONA CMI/CME SP n06 01 06 02 06 03 06 04 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38
Outer diameter HELIX mm 100 100 75 75 75 75 130 130 100 100 100 100 165 160 130 130 120 120 195 190 165 150 145 140
Bar diameter mm 10 10 10 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Pitch mm 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
Number of pitches 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 4 4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 4.5 4.5 4 4 4 4 5 5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Distance E mm 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 25 25
Number of STIRRUPS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 3 6 5 5 5 4 3 5 4 4 4
Bar diameter mm 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 8 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 10
Spacing mm 80 75 70 65 60 60 110 110 60 55 90 90 80 80 30 35 35 35 65 90 45 55 50 50
Distance F mm 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 45 45 45 45 45
Min. outer dimensions A=B mm 100 95 85 80 75 75 150 145 130 125 115 115 185 180 165 155 150 145 215 210 190 180 170 165
Centre spacing ac = bc mm 120 115 105 100 95 95 170 165 150 145 135 135 205 200 185 175 170 165 235 230 210 200 190 185
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ = be’ mm 50 50 45 40 40 40 75 75 65 65 60 60 95 90 85 80 75 75 110 105 95 90 85 85
CONA CMI/CME SP n06 12 06 13 06 15 06 16 06

Bar diameter mm 12 12 12 14 14 14 12 12 12 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Pitch mm 45 45 50 50 50 50 45 45 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Number of pitches 8 8 7 6.5 6.5 5.5 8.5 8 7 7 6.5 6 8.5 8 7.5 7.5 7 6.5 8.5 8.5 8 7.5 7.5 6.5
Distance E mm 35 35 35 35 35 35 40 40 40 40 40 40 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45
Bar diameter mm 14 14 16 16 16 16 14 14 16 16 16 16 14 14 16 16 16 16 14 14 16 16 16 16
Spacing mm 55 65 55 60 60 55 65 70 65 65 60 60 70 80 70 70 65 65 70 80 60 70 65 55
Distance F mm 55 55 55 55 55 55 60 60 60 60 60 60 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
CONA CMI/CME SP n06 31 06 37 06 42 06 43 06

Bar diameter mm 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
Pitch mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Number of pitches 11 11 10 10 9 8.5 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 14
Distance E mm 60 60 60 60 60 60 70 70 70 70 70 70 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
Bar diameter mm 20 20 20 20 20 20 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
Spacing mm 80 95 60 65 70 65 60 60 60 60 60 60 65 65 65 65 65 65 70 70 70 70 70 70
Distance F mm 80 80 80 80 80 80 90 90 90 90 90 90 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95 95
can be replaced by 16 mm. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 15.3 mm, cross sectional area of 140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
54 BBR VT CONA CMX

05 06 06 06 07 06 08 06 09 06
26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46
21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38
215 200 185 170 160 160 250 230 210 180 175 175 260 255 220 210 195 190 280 270 230 215 205 200 295 280 240 225 215 215
10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 10 10 12 12 12 12 10 10 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 12 12
45 45 50 50 50 50 45 45 50 50 50 50 45 45 50 50 50 50 45 45 50 50 50 50 45 45 50 50 50 50
6 5.5 5 4.5 4.5 4.5 6 6 5 5 4.5 4.5 6.5 6.5 5.5 5.5 5 5 7 6.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5 7 7 6 6 6 5
30 30 30 30 30 30 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
2 2 5 4 4 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 5 4 5 5 5 4 5 4 3 3 3 3 5 4 4 4 3 4
12 12 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 16 16 16 16 12 12 16 16 16 16
175 170 50 60 60 80 115 185 70 95 90 90 70 85 60 60 55 70 70 90 120 110 105 100 75 95 90 85 110 75
50 50 50 50 50 50 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55
245 235 220 205 195 190 270 260 240 225 210 205 295 280 260 250 235 225 315 300 280 265 250 240 330 320 295 280 265 255
265 255 240 225 215 210 290 280 260 245 230 225 315 300 280 270 255 245 335 320 300 285 270 260 355 340 315 300 285 275
125 120 110 105 100 95 135 130 120 115 105 105 150 140 130 125 120 115 160 150 140 135 125 120 170 160 150 140 135 130
19 06 22 06 24 06 25 06 27 06
26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46
21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38
435 410 380 350 340 340 460 430 400 360 350 350 480 460 410 370 360 360 500 480 420 380 370 370 520 500 450 400 390 380
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16
50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
8.5 8.5 8.5 8 7.5 6.5 9.5 9.5 9 8.5 8 7 10 9.5 9 9 8.5 7.5 10 10 9.5 9.5 8.5 8 10.5 10.5 9.5 9.5 9 8.5
50 50 50 45 45 45 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 55 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
7 6 9 8 7 7 7 6 9 8 8 7 7 6 10 9 8 7 7 6 9 9 8 7 6 5 7 6 6 6
14 14 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 20 20 20 20 20 20
70 85 50 55 60 55 80 95 55 60 55 65 85 100 50 55 60 70 90 100 60 55 60 70 100 130 80 90 85 85
70 70 70 70 70 70 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
490 470 435 415 395 385 530 510 470 445 425 415 550 530 495 465 445 435 565 545 500 475 450 440 585 565 520 495 470 460
510 490 455 435 415 405 550 530 490 465 445 435 575 550 515 485 465 455 585 565 520 495 470 460 605 585 540 515 490 480
245 235 220 210 200 195 265 255 235 225 215 210 280 265 250 235 225 220 285 275 250 240 225 220 295 285 260 250 235 230
48 06 55 06 61 06 69 06 73 06
26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46 26 28 34 38 43 46
21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38 21 23 28 31 35 38
720 720 720 720 720 720 760 760 760 760 760 760 860 920 960
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25
60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 17 19 20
80 80 80 80 80 80 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 100 110
10 10 10 10 10 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13
16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 20 20
80 80 80 80 80 80 75 75 75 75 75 75 70 85 85
100 100 100 100 100 100 110 110 110 110 110 110 110 120 130
810 810 810 810 810 810 885 885 885 885 885 885 940 1,020 1,060
830 830 830 830 830 830 905 905 905 905 905 905 960 1,040 1,055
405 405 405 405 405 405 445 445 445 445 445 445 470 510 520
* See general arrangements on page 53 for guidance.
TECHNICAL DATA 55
Dimensions and detailing – CONA CMF S1
Table 21: CONA CMF S1 component dimensions
Number of Strands 02 03 04
100
ØA
ØAH
ØA
Diameter mm 90 100 100
Anchor Head Height head A1-A4 mm 50 50 50 145 120
HA HA HAH
Height head A5-A8 mm 65 65 65
Bearing trumplate Anchor head Coupler head type H
Nominal diameter ØAH mm 90 100 100
Coupler head
Height head H1 mm 50 50 55
type H HAH
ØH
Height head H2 mm 65 65 65
Coupler sleeve Diameter ØH mm 114 121 130 LH
495 495 672
type H Length LH mm 180 180 180
CMF S1 anchorage assembly CMF S1 coupler H assembly
All dimensions in millimeters (mm)
Anchorage and coupler configurations

5 or 6* 1 – Anchor head
2
5 or 6* 3 2 – Bearing trumplate
4
3 – Coupler head type H
2 7
4 – Coupler sleeve type H
1 5 – Trumpet type A
5 or 6* 6 – Trumpet type F
7 – Trumpet type FH
* – Shown
CONA CMF S1 BT Anchorage CONA CMF S1 Coupler H
Table 22: CONA CMF S1 anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for strands 05-100 1,860 and 06-150 1,860
CONA CMF S1 02 05 03 05 04 05 02 06 03 06 04 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 21 25 21 25 21 25 21 25 21 25 21 25
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20 17 20
Outer diameter HELIX mm –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– –/– 240 / 110 –/– 240 / 130
Bar diameter mm – – – – – – – – – 10 – 10
Pitch mm – – – – – – – – – 45 – 45
Number of pitches – – – – – – – – – 6 – 7
Distance E mm – – – – – – – – – 15 – 15
Number of STIRRUPS 4 4 4 4 7 7 4 4 – 6 – 7
Bar diameter mm 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 – 10 – 10
Spacing mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 – 50 – 50
Distance F mm 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 – 35 – 35
Min. outer dimensions A/B mm 160 / 120 160 / 120 190 / 130 160 / 120 320 / 155 320 / 155 190 / 130 160 / 120 –/– 290 / 155 –/– 290 / 180
Centre spacing ac / bc mm 180 / 140 180 / 140 210 / 150 180 / 140 340 / 175 340 / 175 210 / 150 180 / 140 –/– 310 / 175 –/– 310 / 200
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ / be’ mm 80 / 60 80 / 60 95 / 65 80 / 60 160 / 80 160 / 80 95 / 65 80 / 60 –/– 145 / 80 –/– 145 / 90
steel may also be used if one additional stirrup of equivalent size is added and spacing reduced to 40mm. 3) Stirrups may be replaced by rectangular helixes of identical bar diameter and external dimensions, and
number of turns equal to number of stirrups plus one. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 12.9/15.3 mm, cross sectional area of 100/140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may
also be used.
E
ae = ae’ + c
bc be = be’ + c
>B
be be’
c c ae’ ae’ c c ae’ >A F
ae ae ae ac
56 BBR VT CONA CMX

Dimensions and detailing - CONA CMF S2
50
40
Ø43
Ø36
50
Table 23: CONA CMF S2 component dimensions
Number of Strands 03 05/02 06 04 05/03 06 05 05/04 06 06 05/05 06
Anchor head 06 Width BA head 05165
Anchor 190 220 265
HA
BA LA
Bearing trumplate Height HA 70 70 80 90
Length LA 109 164
BA
174 243 LA
Anchor head 06
Bearing
LA trumplate
Width BK 288 288 322 359
HA
Coupler K Height HK 105 105 105trumplate 120
HA
Bearing CMF S2 Anchorage A assembly
Length LK 155 155 155 180 BA LA
BA LA
LA
130
HK
Bearing trumplate
Bearing trumplate CMF S2 Anchorage A assem
130
LA 750
LA CMF S2 Coupler K assembly

750
BK
LA
HA
130
CMF S2 Coupler K assembly
130
rage A assembly LA
BA 50
40
LA
LA 750
LA 750
Bearing trumplate CMFS2S2 Anchorage A assembly
Ø43
Ø36
HK CMF Coupler K assembly
LK CMF S2 Coupler K assembly
Coupler K All dimensions in millimeters (mm)

HK
Anchor head 06 Anchor head 05
130
Coup
LA 750 1 – Barrel
2
2 – Bearing trumplate
3
CMF S2 Coupler K1 assembly
1 3 – Coupler head type K
2
1
HA
LA
BK
LA
CMF S2 Anchorage A assembly

CONA CMF S2 Anchorage CONA CMF S2 Coupler K
H
Table 24: CONA CMF S2 anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement
L requirement for strands
K
K
05-100 1,860 and 06-150 1,860

130
Coupler K
CONA CMF S2 03 05/02 06 04 05/03 06 05 05/04 06 06 05/05 06 ae = ae’ + c
B
fcm,0 be = be’ + c
Cube strength MPa 26 26 26 26
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 21 21 21 21 A
Number of STIRRUPS 3 4 6 6
Bar diameter mm 10 12 12 12
Spacing mm 40 40 35 40
bc
Distance from anchor plate F mm 40 40 40 40
be be’
Min. outer dimensions A/B mm 200 / 90 230 / 100 270 / 100 310 / 120
c c ae’ ae’ c ae’ ac
Centre spacing ac / bc mm 220 / 150 300 / 165 370 / 175 450 / 200 ae ae
Edge distance (+c) ae’ / be’ mm 100 / 65 140 / 75 175 / 80 215 / 90
F
1) If smaller centre spacing and edge distances are required, refer to page 42 for guidance on space reduction. 2) All helix and stirrup
reinforcement shall be ribbed reinforcing steel of grade 500 MPa. Grade 460 MPa steel may also be used if one additional stirrup of equivalent
size is added and spacing reduced to 40mm. 3) Stirrups may be replaced by rectangular helixes of identical bar diameter and external
dimensions, and number of turns equal to number of stirrups plus one. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 12.9/15.3 mm, cross
sectional area of 100/140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
TECHNICAL DATA 57
Minimum radius of curvature – CONA CMF S1 and S2
The minimum radii of curvature of the
tendon (Rmin) is governed by the limiting
radii of curvature for 05 and 06 strands. The
minimum radii of curvature, eccentricity
(e) and inner duct dimensions (di) for the
corrugated steel ducts and BBR VT Plastic
Duct are given in Tables 25, 26 and 27.
Table 25: CONA CMF S1 minimum radii of curvature, round steel duct dimensions and eccentricity
Round steel duct
Rmin Rmin Rmin
di e di e di e
Number of Strands 140 kN/m 200 kN/m 140 kN/m 200 kN/m 140 kN/m 200 kN/m
02 05 30 1.7 1.7 6 30 1.8 1.7 6 30 1.8 1.7 6
03 05 40 1.8 1.7 8 35 2.1 1.7 6 35 2.6 1.8 6
04 05 45 2.6 1.8 10 40 2.6 1.8 8 40 2.6 1.8 8
02 06 40 2.0 2.0 7 35 2.6 2.0 6 35 2.6 2.0 6
03 06 50 2.7 2.0 10 45 3.2 2.2 8 40 3.9 2.7 6
04 06 55 3.9 2.7 13 50 3.9 2.7 9 45 3.9 2.7 6
Table 26: CONA CMF S1 and S2 minimum radii of curvature, flat steel duct dimensions and
eccentricity
Degree of filling Flat steel duct
Rmin
di major di minor e
System compatibility Number of Strands 140-200 kN/m
mm mm m mm
CONA CMF S1 & S2 02 05 40 20 3.6
CONA CMF S1 & S2 03 05 55 20 3.6
CONA CMF S1 & S2 04 05 70 20 1.7 3.6
CONA CMF S2 05 05 70 20 3.6
CONA CMF S2 06 05 90 20 3.6
CONA CMF S1 & S2 02 06 40 20 2.2
CONA CMF S1 & S2 03 06 55 20 2.2
2.0
CONA CMF S1 & S2 04 06 70 20 2.2
CONA CMF S2 05 06 90 20 2.2
Table 27: CONA CMF S1 and S2 minimum radii of curvature, BBR VT Plastic Duct dimensions
and eccentricity
Corrugated Plastic Duct
Rmin major e
di major di minor
System compatibility n05-100 n06-140 n06-150 n05-100 n06-140 n06-150
mm mm m mm
CONA CMF S1 & S2 40 20 3.6 2.4 2.2
CONA CMF S1 & S2 70 21 4.1 2.9 2.7
1.7 2.0 2.0
CONA CMF S1 & S2 70 21 4.1 2.9 2.7
CONA CMF S2 90 21 4.1 2.9 2.7
The indicated minimum radii of curvature values assume that the temperature of the concrete next to the plastic duct does not exceed 37 ºC
at the time of tendon stressing operations. For values at higher temperatures, please refer to the relevant European Technical Assessment or
contact your nearest BBR representative.
58 BBR VT CONA CMX

Dimensions and detailing – CONA CMO
Table 28: CONA CMO component dimensions
05 06
Number of strands
02 05 03 05 04 05 05 05 06 05 02 06 03 06 04 06 05 06 06 06
Bond length Lb mm 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,200 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400 1,600
Center spacing d0 mm 75 90
Bulb-end length L0 mm 130 - 150 130 - 150
Bulb-end diameter Ø0 mm 75 ± 10 90 ± 10
Length spacer LS mm 150 225 300 375 450 180 270 360 450 540
Height spacer HS mm 38 38
Table 29: CONA CMO anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for strands 05-100 1,860 and 06-150 1,860
CONA CMO 02 05 03 05 04 05 05 05 06 05 02 06 03 06 04 06 05 06 06 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Outer diameter HELIX mm – – – – – – – – – –

Bar diameter mm – – – – – – – – – –
Pitch mm – – – – – – – – – –
Number of pitches – – – – – – – – – –
Distance E mm – – – – – – – – – –
Number of STIRRUPS – – – – – – – – – –
Bar diameter mm – – – – – – – – – –
Spacing mm – – – – – – – – – –
Distance F mm – – – – – – – – – –
Min. outer dimensions B mm – – – – – – – – – –
Center spacing a c / bc mm 180/150 270/150 350/150 440/150 530/150 220/180 320/180 420/180 520/180 630/180
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ / be’ mm 90/75 135/75 175/75 220/75 265/75 110/90 160/90 210/90 260/90 315/90
LS
02 05 / 02 06
HS
do
03 05 / 03 06
do
04 05 / 04 06
05 05 / 05 06
Øo
Lb Lo
06 05 / 06 06
ae = ae’ + c
bc be = be’ + c
be be’
ae ae ae ac
TECHNICAL DATA 59
Dimensions and detailing - CONA CMM Single S1
80 70
78
78 60
Ø60
Ø60
Ø70
130
CMM Single S1 Anchorage CMM Single S1 Coupler type H CMM Single S1

187
Ø70
Ø32
230 230 300
CMM Single S1 Coupler H assembly

Transition pipe CMM Single S1 Anchorage assembly
Anchorage and coupler configurations Minimum radius of curvature

The minimum radius of curvature of a CONA
3
CMM Single S1 (Rmin) is 2.5 m. Smaller radii
are possible for special applications.
2
1
Table 30: CONA CMM Single S1 anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for
strands 06-150 1,860 and 06C-165 1,820
CONA CMM Single S1 01 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 24
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 20
CONA CMM Single S1 Anchorage Outer diameter HELIX mm -

Bar diameter mm -
2 Pitch mm -
Number of pitches -
6 4
Distance E mm -
5
Number of STIRRUPS 2
2 Bar diameter mm 8
Spacing mm 50
Distance F mm 55
Min. outer dimensions A/B mm 140 / 100
Center spacing ac / bc mm 180 / 140

CONA CMM Single S1 Coupler H
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ / be’ mm 70 / 50
1 – Load transfer element 4 – Coupler type H load 1) If smaller centre spacing and edge distances are required, refer to page 42 for guidance on space reduction. 2) All helix and stirrup
2 – Transition pipe transfer element reinforcement shall be ribbed reinforcing steel of grade 500 MPa. Grade 460 MPa steel may also be used if one additional stirrup of equivalent
3 – Monostrand 5 – Coupler head type H size is added and spacing reduced to 40mm. 3) Stirrups may be replaced by rectangular helixes of identical bar diameter and external
dimensions, and number of turns equal to number of stirrups plus one. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 12.9/15.3 mm, cross
6 – Coupler sleeve type H sectional area of 100/140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
F
bc ae = ae’ + c
be = be’ + c
>B
be be’
c c ae’ ae’ c c ae’ >A E
ae ae ae ac
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Dimensions and detailing - CONA CMM Single S2
HA LA
HA LA
LP
ØP
BA
LP
ØP
BA
LA,M LA,I
LA,M
Transition pipe LA,M LA,I

CMM Single S2 Anchorage CMM
LA,MSingle S2 CMM Single S2
Anchorage assembly Intermediate anchorage assembly
CMM Single S2 Anchorage Transition pipe CMM Single S2 CMM Single S2
Anchorage assembly Intermediate anchorage assembly
ØT
ØT
ØT
ØT
LA,M LA,T
LT LH,T
3
CMM Single S2 Coupler T LA,M LA,T T assembly
CMM Single S2 Coupler
LT LH,T
2
CMM Single S2 Coupler T CMM Single S2 Coupler T assembly 1
Table 31: CONA CMM Single S2 component dimensions
Transition /
Anchorages Protection Coupler T Assemblies
pipe
HA LA BA LP ØP LT ØT LH,T LA,M LA,I LA,T
01 05 mm 150 26 67 55 138 – 292
63 56 120 168
01 05 Intermediate mm 114 24 – – – 135 –
01 06 mm 186 30 84 63 153 – 356 CONA CMM Single S2 Anchorage
80 73 135 208
01 06 Intermediate mm 124 28 – – – 158 –
2
4
Minimum radius of curvature
The minimum radius of curvature is 2.0 m for 5
bonded applications. For monostrand applica-
tions the minimum radius of curvature is 2.5 m. 2
Table 32: CONA CMM Single S2 anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for
strands 05-100 1,860 and 06-150 1,860.
CONA CMM Single S2 01 05 01 06
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 22 23 22 23 CONA CMM Single S2 Coupler T
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 18 19 18 19
6 2
Number of STIRRUPS* 2 2
Bar diameter mm 8 10 7
Spacing mm 40 45
3
Distance F mm 40 40
Min. outer dimensions A /B mm 145 / 75 155 / 85
Center spacing ac / bc mm 165 / 95 220 / 140 175 / 105 235 / 150

Edge distance (+c) ae / be mm 73 / 38 100 / 60 78 / 43 108 / 65
Footnotes to Table 30 are also applicable.
CONA CMM Single S2 Intermediate Anchorage
F
ae = ae’ + c
bc be = be’ + c 1 – Load transfer element
2 – Transition pipe
>B
be be’ 3 – Monostrand
c c ae’ ae’ c c ae’ 4 – Coupler type T anchorage
F
ae = ae’ + c >A
bc ae ae ae ac
5 – Coupler head type T
be = be’ + c
F
ae = ae’ + c 6 – Intermediate anchorage
be = be’ + c >B
be be’ 7 – Protection pipe
>B
>A
ae ae ae ac
ae’ ae’ c c ae’
>A
ae ae ae ac
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Dimensions and detailing - CONA CMM Two/Four
160 82
110 55 150
120 82
Ø140
Ø110
Ø110
160
120
CMM Two Anchorage CMM Four Anchorage CMM Four Coupler type H CMM Four
187
Four - 160
Two - 120
Ø140
Ø32
240
240 325
Transition pipe CMM Two/Four Anchorage assembly CMM Four Coupler H assembly All dimensions in millimeters (mm)
Anchorage and coupler configurations Minimum radii of curvature Table 33: CONA CMM Two/Four minimum
In Table 33, the minimum radii of curvature radii of curvature
3 of the tendon (Rmin) is shown against the Number of strands Rmin
type of tendon. Smaller radii are possible for n m
2 special applications. 02 06 3.5
1
04 06 3.5
Table 34: CONA CMM Two/Four anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for
strands 06-150 1,860 and 06C-165 1,820
CONA CMM Two/Four 02 06 04 06
CONA CMM Two/Four Anchorage Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 24 24

Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 20 20
2 Outer diameter HELIX mm 100 160
6 4 Bar diameter mm 10 12
5 Pitch mm 40 50
Number of pitches 4 5
2
Distance E mm 50 45
Number of STIRRUPS 4 6
Bar diameter mm 10 10
Spacing mm 50 55
Distance F mm 25 53
CONA CMM Four Coupler H Min. outer dimensions A/B mm 180 / 130 260 / 180
1 – Load transfer element Center spacing ac / bc mm 200 / 150 300 / 220
2 – Transition pipe Edge distance (+ c) ae’ / be’ mm 90 / 65 130 / 90
3 – Monostrand
1) If smaller centre spacing and edge distances are required, refer to page 42 for guidance on space reduction. 2) All helix and stirrup
4 – Coupler type H load transfer element reinforcement shall be ribbed reinforcing steel of grade 500 MPa. Grade 460 MPa steel may also be used if one additional stirrup of equivalent
5 – Coupler head type H size is added and spacing reduced to 40mm. 3) Stirrups may be replaced by rectangular helixes of identical bar diameter and external
dimensions, and number of turns equal to number of stirrups plus one. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 15.3 mm, cross
6 – Coupler sleeve type H
sectional area of 140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
bc
ae = ae’ + c
be = be’ + c
>B
be be’
c >A
c ae’ ae’ c c ae’
E
ae ae ae ac
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Dimensions and detailing – CONA CMB
Table 35: CONA CMB component dimensions
Number of strands 01 x 01 06 01 x 02 06 02 x 02 06 03 x 02 06 01 x 04 06 02 x 04 06 03 x 04 06 04 x 04 06
Diameter ØA mm 60 100 110 160 180 180 200 210
Anchor head
Height HA mm 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 70
Side length AP x AP mm 80 120 160 200 230 230 270 310
Anchor plate and Thickness DP mm 10 15 20 25 30 30 40 50
recess tube Opening AF x BF mm 34 x 34 64 x 34 64 x 64 64 x 104 134 x 34 134 x 64 134 x 104 134 x 134
Min. length LA mm 300 300 300 300 300 300 300 300
AP
LA DP
AF All dimensions in millimeters (mm)
Ø26
ØA
AP
BF
>150
HA
Anchor plate and recess tube Anchor head Transition pipe
Construction with straight upper part Construction with bent upper part
A
5
3
2 4
1
Rmin R2
A
αv
∆α
Critical Dimensions at Deviator/Saddle

* = R2 < Rmin
Shim plate, optional Shim plate, optional

CONA CMB SP Anchorage
HU
HU
Plastic Deviation saddle Steel Deviation saddle

1 – Anchor head
2 – Square plate PTFE
3 – Recess tube BU BU
4 – Transition pipe
5 – Strand band bundles Section A-A Section A-A
Plastic devation saddle Steel devation saddle
Minimum radii of curvature Table 36: CONA CMB minimum radii of curvature and saddle dimensions
In Table 36, the minimum radii of curvature Number of Rmin Min. width Min. height
of the tendon (Rmin) is given corresponding to Band
Bands strands n06-140 n06-150 n06C-165 Bu Hu
a prestressing force of the tendon of configuration
n06 m mm mm
0.85 Fp0,1, a inner sheathing thickness of 1.75
01 x 01 06 1 01 06 2.0 2.0 2.0 35 40
mm and a radius of curvature around the
01 x 02 06 1 02 06 2.0 2.0 2.0 70 40
second, perpendicular axis RH > 10 m. Other
02 x 02 06 2 04 06 2.8 3.0 2.2 70 70
radii are applicable for special applications or
03 x 02 06 3 06 06 4.2 4.5 3.4 70 100
other types of strand subject to consultation
01 x 04 06 1 04 06 2.0 2.0 2.0 110 40
and approval with the ETA holder.
02 x 04 06 2 08 06 2.8 3.0 2.2 110 70
03 x 04 06 3 12 06 4.2 4.5 3.4 110 100
04 x 04 06 4 16 06 5.6 6.0 4.5 110 130
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Spacing & reinforcement requirement - CONA CMB
Table 37: CONA CMB SP anchor zone spacing and local reinforcement requirement for strands 06-150 1,860 and 06C-165 1,820
CONA CMB SP n06 01 06 02 06 (1 x 2) 04 06 (2 x 2) 06 06 (3 x 2) 04 06 (1 x 4) 08 06 (2 x 4) 12 06 (3 x 4) 16 06 (4 x 4)
Cube strength fcm,0 MPa 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35
Cylinder strength fcm,0 MPa 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29
Outer diameter HELIX mm - - 180 210 210 260 320 380

Bar diameter mm - - 10 12 12 14 14 14
Pitch mm - - 40 50 50 50 50 50
Number of pitches - - 5 5 6 6 6.5 7
Distance E mm - - 25 30 30 30 40 50
Number of STIRRUPS 3 5 4 4 4 4 6 6
Bar diameter mm 12 12 10 12 12 12 12 12
Spacing mm 40 40 55 70 70 70 65 70
Distance F mm 30 35 45 50 50 50 60 70
Min. outer dimensions A=B mm 90 140 200 240 230 275 340 400
Center spacing ac = bc mm 115 160 220 260 250 290 370 420
Edge distance (+ c) ae’ = be’ mm 50 70 100 120 115 135 180 200
1) If smaller center spacing and edge distances are required, refer to page 42 for guidance on space reduction. 2) All helix and stirrup reinforcement must be ribbed reinforcing steel of grade 500 MPa. Grade 460 MPa
can be replaced by 16 mm. 4) Prestressing strand with nominal diameter of 15.3 mm, cross-sectional area of 140 mm2 or with characteristic tensile strength below 1,860 MPa may also be used.
bc
ae = ae’ + c
B be = be’ + c
be be’

E
ae ae ae ac
F
BF
B
AF E
B
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Notations, units and references
List of Notations
A [mm] minimum horizontal outer dimensions of additional reinforcement
Agt [%] minimum elongation at maximum force of prestressing steel
Ac [mm2] minimum concrete area in the local zone
Ap [mm2] nominal cross-sectional area of prestressing steel
ac [mm] minimum horizontal center spacing
ac [mm] reduced minimum horizontal center spacing (15% rule)
ae [mm] minimum horizontal edge distance
ae’ [mm] minimum horizontal edge distance without cover
B [mm] minimum vertical outer dimensions of additional reinforcement
bc [mm] minimum vertical center spacing
bc [mm] reduced minimum vertical centre spacing (15% rule)
be [mm] minimum vertical edge distance
be’ [mm] minimum vertical edge distance without cover
c [mm] concrete cover
d [mm] nominal strand diameter
di [mm] inner diameter of duct, major and minor axis dimensions may also be indicated for flat ducts
do [mm] outer diameter of duct, major and minor axis dimensions may also be indicated for flat ducts
E [mm] distance of helix lowercase from anchor plate
Ep [MPa] modulus of elasticity of prestressing steel
e [mm] eccentricity of the tendon
F [mm] distance of additional reinforcement from the anchor plate
f [-] degree of filling
fck,cube [MPa] characteristic concrete compressive strength (cubic specimen)
fck,cylinder [MPa] characteristic concrete compressive strength (cylindrical specimen)
fcm,cube [MPa] mean concrete compressive strength (cubic specimen)
fcm,cylinder [MPa] mean concrete compressive strength (cylindrical specimen)
fcm,0 [MPa] mean concrete compressive strength at the time of full prestressing
fpk [MPa] maximum characteristic tensile strength of prestressing steel
Fpk [kN] characteristic value of maximum force of tendon
fp0,1 [kN] characteristic value of 0.1% proof stress of the tendon
Fp0,1 [kN] characteristic value of 0.1% proof force of the tendon
Fpm,0 [kN] prestressing force of the tendon
fpp [MPa] limit of proportionality of prestressing steel
Fo [kN] prestressing force at x = 0 m
fR [-] converting factor from 1,860 MPa strand to 1,770 MPa strand
Fx [kN] prestressing force at a distance x along the tendon
G.C.D. [mm] center of gravity of the duct
G.C.S. [mm] center of gravity of the strands
k [rad/m] wobble coefficient
kas [m ]
-1
wobble equivalent coefficient (American Standards)
Kf [-] stable factor
Lmin [mm] minimum straight length
M [kg/m] mass per meter of prestressing steel
n [-] number of strands in a tendon
ODHelix [mm] outer diameter of helix
pR,max [kN/m] maximum contact pressure between prestressing strands, duct and concrete
Rb [m] minimum radius of curvature to protect the strand from excessive bending stresses
Rmin [m] minimum radius of curvature
tmin [mm] minimum wall thickness of duct
x [m] distance along the tendon from the point where the prestressing force is equal to F0
α [rad] sum of angular displacements over distance x
µ [rad-1] friction coefficient
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Notations, units and references
List of Units Guidelines
kg kilogram (1 kg = 1,000 gram) Guideline for European Technical Assessment of
EAD16 (ETAG 013)
in. inch (1 in. = 25.4 mm) Post-Tensioning Kits for Prestressing of Structures
m meter Corrugated plastic ducts for internal bonded
fib Bulletin 75
mm millimeter post-tensioning
mm2 square millimeter
Pa Pascal (1 N/m2)
MPa megapascal (1 MPa = 1 N/mm2)
N Newton [kg · m · s-2] (1 kg ≈ 9.81 N)
kN kilonewton (1 kN = 1,000 N)
rad radiant (2π = 360 deg)
s second
Standards
EN 206-1+A1+A2 (06.2005) Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 445 (10.2007) Grout for prestressing tendons – Test methods
EN 446 (10.2007) Grout for prestressing tendons – Grouting procedures
EN 447 (10.2007) Grout for prestressing tendons – Specification for common grout
EN 523 (08.2003) Steel strip sheaths for prestressing tendons – Terminology, requirements, quality control
EN 1561 (06.1997) Founding – Grey cast irons
EN 1563+A1+A2 (07.2005) Founding – Spheroidal graphite cast irons
EN 1992-1-1+AC (01.2008) Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures – Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
EN 10025-2+AC (06.2005) Hot rolled products of structural steels – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for non-alloy structural steels
EN 10083-1 (08.2006) Quenched and tempered steels – Part 1: Technical delivery conditions for special steels
EN 10083-2 (08.2006) Quenched and tempered steels – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for unalloyed quality steels
EN 10084 (04.2008) Case hardening steels – Technical delivery conditions
EN 10204 (10.2004) Metallic products – Types of inspection documents
Hot finished structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain structural steels
EN 10210-1 (04.2006)
– Part 1: technical delivery requirements
Seamless steel tubes for pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions
EN 10216-1+A1 (03.2004)
– Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
Welded steel tubes for pressure purposes – Technical delivery conditions
EN 10217-1+A1 (01.2005)
– Part 1: Non-alloy steel tubes with specified room temperature properties
Cold formed welded structural hollow sections of non-alloy and fine grain steels
EN 10219-1 (04.2006)
– Part 5 1: Technical delivery conditions
EN 10255 (04.2007) Non-alloy steel tubes suitable for welding and threading – Technical delivery conditions
EN 10270-1 (04.2001) Steel wire for mechanical springs – Part 1: Patented cold drawn unalloyed steel wire
EN 10277-2 (03.2008) Bright steel products – Technical delivery conditions – Part 2: Steels for general engineering purposes
Steel tubes for precision applications – Technical delivery conditions
EN 10305-5 (01.2010)
– Part 5: Welded and cold sized square and rectangular tubes
EN 12201 (03.2003) Plastics piping systems for water supply – Polyethylene (PE)
Plastics – Polyethylene (PE) moulding and extrusion materials
EN ISO 1872-1 (05.1999)
– Part 1: Designation system and basis for specifications (ISO 2872-1:1993)
EN ISO 1874-1 (09.2000) Plastics – Polyamide (PA) moulding and extrusion materials – Part 1: Designation (ISO 1874-1:1992)
prEN 10138-3 (08.2009) Prestressing steels – Part 3: Strands
Requirements for the installation of post-tensioning kits for prestressing of structures and qualification of the
CWA 14646 (01.2003)
specialist company and its personnel
DIN 1045-1 German standards – design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures
SIA 262 Swiss standards – concrete structures
AS/NZS 4672.1:2007 Standards Australia – steel prestressing Materials – part 1: General requirements
ASTM A416 Standard Specification for Steel Strand, Uncoated Seven Wire for Prestressed Concrete
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Load transfer tests for each anchorage

Additional mandatory tests are described

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Since the first applications in the early

EFFICIENT & DURABLE CONSTRUCTION WITH POST-TENSIONING 5

The BBR Network’s long history of innovative

Next, they developed the BBRV button

Since those early days, there have been

1948 Button headed wire post-tensioning system BBRV patented

1955 Construction of first major bridge project – the Andelfingen Viaduct

1965 Prestressing of nuclear power vessels around the world started

1972 Development of BBR CONA Post-Tensioning system

1985 World’s largest bridge project – Saudi Arabia-Bahrain Causeway

1996 World’s first bridge to use carbon stay cable technology –

2005 Launch of latest European approved and CE-marked

2016 Launch of new generation of Advanced BBR VT CMX: Electrically Isolated

2018 Launch of optimized global supply chain

• European approved and CE marked

• Modular system providing a great flexibility of design

• Most compact and lightest anchorage system

• Full stressing at lowest concrete strength

• Widest range – 173 kN to over 20,000 kN

• High quality and cost-effective solution

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For load transfer to the concrete, the CONA

The CONA CMI SP (square plate) is a more

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CONA CMI Coupler K

tendons ranging from 1 to 73 strands. 19 3,287 3,534 4,948 5,301

Coupler H 69 – – 17,968 19,251

CONA CMI BT 73 – – 19,009 20,367

BBR VT CONA CMI Cryogenic

The cryogenic test setup with only one

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cryogenic temperature (fp0.1,cryogenic). The fp0.1, cryogenic

Therefore, the BBR R&D department Ambient temp. (+20 ºC)

has carried out further tests which have

BBR Loop Tendon

Due to the reduced radius of curvature, Pre-bent steel duct

0.5” and 0.6”

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Available tendon sizes

BBR VT CONA CME Monostrand

The key advantages and features of this

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BBR VT CONA CME BT Exchangeable

The main components in the anchor zone

The inner trumpet is placed in the bearing

Coupler H Movable Coupler BH

346 - 1,116 kN Tendon sizes

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Anchorage configuration Additional features:

It is suitable for both bonded and unbonded

0.5” and 0.6” Coupler the market

Available tendon sizes

0.6” and 0.6”C Available tendon sizes

Applications mm2 140 150 165

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The system has been optimized to minimize

0.5” and 0.6” No anti-

Intermediate anchorage Coupler Tendon flexibility

Available tendon sizes

CONA CMM Single S2 in 05 06

In the anchorage zone, the strands are

0.6” and 0.6”C

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