Abstract: A nondestructive detection apparatus for detecting tendon failures in a prestressed concrete slab. The detection apparatus includes a cart adapted to be moved over the prestressed concrete slab. A metal sensor and a distance meter are connected to the cart. As the cart is moved over the slab, the metal sensor takes readings of a length of tendon and the distance meter measures the distance traversed by the cart. The detection apparatus also includes a controller that interfaces with the metal sensor and the distance meter. The controller is constructed and arranged to sample the readings generated by the metal sensor at predetermined distance intervals traversed by the cart.

Abstract: An anchor apparatus which provides corrosion protection for the exposed cable in a region around where the anchor body attaches to a tendon of a prestressed concrete slab is disclosed. A conduit is fastened to the inlet end of the anchor body. The other end of the conduit is taped or connected with heat shrink tubing to the covering on the tendon. The outlet end of the anchor body is closed either with a plug at an end anchor or with a second conduit and tape or heat shrink tubing at an intermediate anchor. Fittings are provided for inserting corrosion resistant grease into interior cavities as a second line of corrosion protection.

Abstract: An anchor apparatus which provides corrosion protection for the exposed cable in a region around where the anchor body attaches to a tendon of a prestressed concrete slab is disclosed. A conduit is fastened to the inlet end of the anchor body. The other end of the conduit is taped or connected with heat shrink tubing to the covering of the tendon. The outlet end of the anchor body is closed either with a plug at an end anchor or with a second conduit and tape or heat shrink tubing at an intermediate anchor. Fittings are provided for inserting corrosion resistant grease into interior cavities as a second line of corrosion protection.

Abstract: A method for installing a new steel tendon and for repairing a damaged or deteriorated steel tendon in a prestressed concrete slab is disclosed. The repair method includes the steps of relieving substantially all stress in the defective original tendon, removing the original tendon, installing a new tendon in the space vacated by the original tendon, installing new concrete around the new tendon to replace any original concrete removed while removing the original tendon, and stressing the new tendon thereby again prestressing the previously structurally defective slab. Installation of a tendon where none has previously existed is similar except an original tendon need not be removed.