The purpose of this recommended practice is to define methods of strand bond testing and a design methodology that can be consistently applied by precast concrete producers, strand manufacturers, structural designers, owners, and their representatives.

This recommended practice includes extensive commentary, which is presented in italic type following the sections to which it applies. It also includes frequently asked questions and two worked out examples.

This version supersedes all previously published versions of this recommended practice.

https://doi.org/10.15554/pci.RP-154-25