[Kelvin]

Is the green paint marked on some of the strands related to the tensioning (refer to photo previous page)? Yes, probably it is. Each strand is marked prior to the pull in order to be able to record the length of pull made. This serves as a backup to the reading(s) made from the hydraulic jack used to actually pull the strand which could be miscalibrated and otherwise cause a whole lot of damage if a strand gets pulled to far or not enough!!

Speaking of green - you guys sure like that epoxy-coated bar! Other states and provinces have discontinued use as the coating is too delicate and easily damaged. If the knick is not repaired, it could actually accelerate corrosion at that one spot a lead to premature failure of the bar (or so the story goes).