The PTE Strand system consists of high strength steel cables, which are extruded with a plastic sheathing over a fine layer of corrosion inhibiting lubricant to which anchors are attached, allowing the cables to be stressed within the body of concrete slabs and beams comprising the structure. The concrete is placed in the framework and is allowed to cure for a few days. The cables are then stretched with PTE Strand’s equipment producing a highly tensioned structure. Some of the cost-saving advantages of this system include:

- Up to 40% reduction of concrete and 75%
- reduction of reinforced steel.

- Reduced foundation loading and smaller
- foundation footprints.

- Reduced member sizes producing a lower
- building profile and height.

- Continuous framing with less construction
- joints and greater structural integrity.

- Crack-free waterproof slabs with long
- spans and a reduced number of columns.

- Deflection and camber control coupled
- with quicker removal of framework.