KNOWLEDGE CENTER

KLINE partnered with the iconic Watergate South in DC to assess and design repairs for all 257 balconies overlooking the Potomac. Through detailed inspections and preservation-sensitive solutions, KLINE helped extend the life—and beauty—of this historic post-tensioned structure.

Post-tensioning is known for saving space and cost, but its lesser-known benefits might surprise you. From sustainability and seismic performance to design freedom and long-term durability, explore six reasons PT should be on every architect’s radar.

Stage stressing in PT transfer elements can be a game-changer, but it’s often misunderstood. This blog tackles the top contractor FAQs, offering practical answers and tips for safe, efficient execution of high-stress concrete members.

Think PT is too complex, too rigid, or too risky? Think again. We’re busting the top myths about post-tensioned structures, from coring concerns to below-grade applications, so engineers and architects can design smarter and build better.

As demand for mixed-use developments rises, so does the use of post-tensioned concrete podium slabs. Discover why they’re the go-to solution for supporting mid-rise structures, maximizing underground space, and unlocking design flexibility, all while reducing costs and enhancing performance.

Drop panels in prestressed slabs don’t follow the same sizing rules as conventional concrete. This blog explains the key differences and offers practical guidelines to help engineers optimize drop panel design for punching shear and flexural capacity.

Average prestress (P/A) plays a critical role in slab and beam behavior. Learn the sweet spot for performance, when too little leads to cracking and too much causes shortening issues, and explore pragmatic guidelines for various structure types.

The load balancing method, introduced by T.Y. Lin, remains one of the most powerful design tools in post-tensioned concrete. This blog breaks down how it works, when to use it, and how to apply it—yes, even with hand calculations.

While we’ve encountered many more, here’s a selection of the 10 most common mistakes we’ve encountered in PT construction.

Here are some tell-tale signs that your garage is in need of repair.