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Post-tensioned silo construction

Post-Tensioned Containment Structures

Post-tensioned concrete is one of the most innovative construction techniques ever developed. The method’s versatility and effectiveness allows containment structures to be built in virtually any shape or size, reduces their life cycle costs, and achieves the highest levels of durability and structural integrity available. VSL experts throughout the world are using this innovative tool to meet their client’s needs for highly efficient, cost-effective solutions. VSL Post-Tensioned Containment Structures are prime examples of VSL’s ability to provide effective solutions for all construction needs.

For additional information on the design and construction of post-tensioned containment structures, download VSL's Technical Report: PT Concrete Storage Structures (PDF - 2.0 MB).

Featured Projects

 
Colorow Reservoir
Denver, CO
3.8 million gallon water storage tank
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Ash Grove Clinker Silo
Chanute, KS
Post-tensioned cement clinker silo
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Granby Ranch Water Storage Tank
Granby, Colorado
0.77 million gallon water storage tank
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River Canyon Water Storage Tank
Littleton, Colorado
0.62 million gallon water storage tank
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Intermountain Tank
Vail, Colorado
1.55 million gallon water storage tank
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Thornton Tank
Thornton, Colorado
5.0 million gallon water storage tank
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Ethanol Plant Silos
Levelland, Texas
Construction of two silos, 126 feet tall and 76 feet in diameter for corn storage
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East Cherry Creek Valley Water and Sanitation District
Aurora, Colorado
2.4 million gallon water storage tank
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Littleton / Englewood Wastewater Treatment Plant
Englewood, Colorado
1.57 million gallon water treatment tank
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Clinker and Cement Silos
St. Genevieve County, Missouri
Construction of 10 post-tensioned concrete storage silos.
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Concrete Water Tank Strengthening
Texas
External post-tensioning of concrete tank
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Seward Silo
Seward, Pennsylvania
Three interconnected ash silos utilize multistrand post-tensioning.
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Central Carbon Water Treatment Plant
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
Waste Water Treatment Plant constructed with Multistrand Post-tensioning.
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Foothills Water Treatment Plant
Denver, Colorado
25.0 million gallon water storage tank
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Cement Clinker Silo
Union Bridge, Maryland
Cement clinker silo expansion project using Multistrand Post-tensioning.
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Post-tensioning techniques reinforce water tanks
Water & Wastewater International
May 2004

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