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Adding Post Tension Strands

Post tension strands are used to prevent cracking in a concrete slab foundation. They extend from one edge of the foundation to the other and are bolted into the frame and set in concrete. Arrow indicates the direction in which the strands are stressed.

To place a post tension strand

1 Choose the Post-Tension Strand button img from the Foundation Tools group.

2 Use the Drag-to-Size drawing method to set the angle and length for the component.

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