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Build Smarter with Ferrigor – Post-Tensioning Experts

Ferrigor delivers advanced post-tensioning systems for high-rise towers, podium slabs, and infrastructure projects. Our solutions reduce material costs, enable longer spans, and accelerate construction timelines.

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+97145761193

M-22, Sky Business Center, Dubai Festival City, Dubai, UAE

Service Details

Multi-Strand Tendon Systems:
Engineered for long-span bridges, flyovers, and elevated highways

Anchorage Zone Design:
Customized layouts for stress concentration and load transfer

Segmental Bridge Support:
PT systems for precast and cast-in-place segments

Installation & Stressing:
On-site execution with precision hydraulic jacking

Grouting & Corrosion Protection:
Ensuring long-term durability in bonded systems

Compliance:
Adhering to AASHTO, BS, and Dubai Municipality standards

Service Benefits

  • Increased load-bearing capacity
  • Enhanced resistance to cracking and internal pressure
  • Longer service life with minimal maintenance
  • Suitable for industrial, agricultural, and marine environments
  • Cost-effective alternative to traditional reinforcement

Highest Expectations with Ferrigor

Ferrigor delivers advanced post-tensioning solutions for large-capacity silos in industrial, agricultural, and marine environments. Our designs are engineered to meet the highest expectations in load-bearing performance, crack resistance, and long-term durability. With compliance to BS, EN, and Dubai Municipality standards, we ensure every silo structure is built to withstand internal pressure and environmental stress—efficiently and reliably.

What Can Ferrigor Support With?

  • Tailored PT Designs for vertical and circular silo configurations

  • Retrofitting & Strengthening of existing silo structures

  • Anchorage Zone Optimization for uniform force distribution

  • Corrosion-Resistant Installation & Stressing for extended service life

  • Compliance Assurance with international and local standards

  • Cost-Effective Alternatives to traditional reinforcement methods

Technical Insights in Post-Tension Reporting and Cost Control

Worksite safety in post-tensioning is non-negotiable. Key risk zones include:

  • Tendon Handling
    Ensure correct lifting methods and secure storage. Avoid sharp bends or damage to sheaths.
  • Stressing Zones
    Create exclusion areas during tensioning. Only authorized personnel with PPE should be present.
  • Concrete Curing Areas
    Monitor temperatures and humidity to prevent tendon slippage or anchorage misalignment.

Implement safety inductions, stress zone barricades, and full PPE protocols.

Cost control in post-tensioning construction involves:

  • Tendon and Anchor Procurement
    Bulk ordering with certified suppliers to reduce lead times.
  • Labor and Equipment Budgeting
    Allocate for skilled PT technicians, stressing jacks, and grouting pumps.
  • Subcontractor Coordination
    Integrate MEP, formwork, and rebar subcontractors to avoid costly site delays.

Use cost tracking tools to monitor material usage, labor hours, and equipment rentals.

To begin a post-tension slab or beam project:

  1. Structural Design Review: Ensure compatibility with UAE building codes.
  2. Tendon Layout Drawing: Mark slab or beam areas with correct duct spacing.
  3. Formwork and Rebar Inspection: Verify clearances before duct placement.
  4. Tensioning and Grouting Sequence: Follow approved method statements for stressing.

Coordinate with structural consultants, site engineers, and PT suppliers.

Post-tensioning quality assurance involves:

  • Elongation Reports
    Compare theoretical vs. actual elongation values.
  • Grout Integrity Testing
    Conduct bleed and strength tests after injection.
  • Anchorage Zone Inspections
    Ensure anchorage and bursting reinforcement are installed correctly.

Track quality benchmarks using PT logs, slab deflection monitoring, and third-party testing.

Efficient scheduling improves cost efficiency and build speed:

  • Tendon Delivery & Storage
    Allow buffer time based on import lead times.
  • Installation & Stressing Phases
    Match with concrete pour dates and curing schedules.
  • Inspection & Grouting
    Plan QA/QC hold points with consultants.

Use critical path method (CPM) tools and weekly look-ahead programs.

  • Safety First
    Identify lifting hazards and maintain exclusion zones in stressing areas.
  • Commercial Focus
    Budget for high-precision equipment and certified materials.
  • Stakeholder Alignment
    Synchronize design engineers, procurement teams, and project managers.
  • Quality Monitoring
    Use digital logs and on-site QA teams for real-time updates.
  • Smart Scheduling
    Prevent delays through phased tendon installation and inspection milestones.

Reporting Tips:

  • Maintain elongation and grouting logs per pour zone.
  • Document all stressing operations with photos and torque values.

Scheduling Tips:

  • Align tendon laying with slab casting timelines.
  • Allow minimum curing before initial stressing (per Dubai Municipality standards).