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PTI LEVEL 1 AND 2 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 |
POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE (PTI) | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (60)
1. According to PTI Specifications, b. ±7%
what is the allowable tolerance for
the measurement of elongations in
an elevated (structural) slab?
a. ±5%
b. ±7%
c. ±10%
d. It doesn't matter as long as the
tendons were stressed to the correct
gauge pressure.
2. The recommended space, "Y" b. 1.5 in.
between tendon bundles in a beam
is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5.
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3. What is the minimum number of b. Two
integrity tendons required in each
direction over columns in a flat slab?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement.
4. In an encapsulated system, how a. None
much bare strands is acceptable
behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter.
5. Longitudinal cracking of wedges a. True
may occur and is acceptable as a
result of wedges moving to their final
wedge set position.
a. True
b. False
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6. What should be done when the a. Move the support bar to the nearest stirrup
beam stirrup spacing does not location and adjust the vertical height so that a
match the PT support bar spacing? smooth tendon profile is maintained, add
additional support bars at other stirrup locations if
a. Move the support bar to the needed so a maximum allowable support spacing
nearest stirrup location and adjust is not exceeded.
the vertical height so that a smooth
tendon profile is maintained, add
additional support bars at other
stirrup locations if needed so a
maximum allowable support spacing
is not exceeded.
b. Change the spacing of the beam
stirrup to match the support bar
spacing.
c. Do not proceed with installation
until further instructions are received.
d. None of the above.
7. When installing tendons in a a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in
narrow joist: tendons that could lead to concrete blowouts.
a. It is important to avoid excessive
wobble in tendons that could lead to
concrete blowouts.
b. Tendon placement is not critical
since there is only one tendon in
each joist.
c. It is important to check for any
reverse curvature in a tendon profile
to avoid problems.
d. Both A and C.
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PTI LEVEL 1 AND 2 EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 |
POST-TENSIONING INSTITUTE (PTI) | ALL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Terms in this set (60)
1. According to PTI Specifications, b. ±7%
what is the allowable tolerance for
the measurement of elongations in
an elevated (structural) slab?
a. ±5%
b. ±7%
c. ±10%
d. It doesn't matter as long as the
tendons were stressed to the correct
gauge pressure.
2. The recommended space, "Y" b. 1.5 in.
between tendon bundles in a beam
is.
a. 4in.
b. 1.5 in.
c. 1 in.
d. 0.5.
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3. What is the minimum number of b. Two
integrity tendons required in each
direction over columns in a flat slab?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. There is no minimum requirement.
4. In an encapsulated system, how a. None
much bare strands is acceptable
behind stressing anchorage?
a. None
b. ½" maximum
c. 6" maximum
d. It does not matter.
5. Longitudinal cracking of wedges a. True
may occur and is acceptable as a
result of wedges moving to their final
wedge set position.
a. True
b. False
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6. What should be done when the a. Move the support bar to the nearest stirrup
beam stirrup spacing does not location and adjust the vertical height so that a
match the PT support bar spacing? smooth tendon profile is maintained, add
additional support bars at other stirrup locations if
a. Move the support bar to the needed so a maximum allowable support spacing
nearest stirrup location and adjust is not exceeded.
the vertical height so that a smooth
tendon profile is maintained, add
additional support bars at other
stirrup locations if needed so a
maximum allowable support spacing
is not exceeded.
b. Change the spacing of the beam
stirrup to match the support bar
spacing.
c. Do not proceed with installation
until further instructions are received.
d. None of the above.
7. When installing tendons in a a. It is important to avoid excessive wobble in
narrow joist: tendons that could lead to concrete blowouts.
a. It is important to avoid excessive
wobble in tendons that could lead to
concrete blowouts.
b. Tendon placement is not critical
since there is only one tendon in
each joist.
c. It is important to check for any
reverse curvature in a tendon profile
to avoid problems.
d. Both A and C.
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