Prestressed Concrete
Prestressed concrete is reinforced with pretensioned steel tendons to enhance strength and performance, used in bridges, parking structures, and high-rise buildings for greater load-bearing capacity and durability.
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Definition
Prestressed concrete is concrete that has the reinforcing pretensioned prior to placement, compressing the concrete in a structural member by means of tensioning high-strength steel tendons against it after the concrete has cured.
Purpose
Prestressed concrete is used to enhance the strength and performance of concrete structures, allowing them to bear greater loads and span longer distances without cracking or deflection.
Examples of Use
- Bridges: Creating long-span bridge decks that can support heavy traffic loads.
- Parking Structures: Building durable and resilient parking decks.
- High-Rise Buildings: Constructing floor slabs that can support significant loads.
Related Terms
- Post-Tensioning: A method of prestressing concrete where tendons are tensioned after the concrete has cured.
- Reinforced Concrete: Concrete that includes embedded steel reinforcement for additional tensile strength.
- Tendon: A high-strength steel cable used in prestressing concrete.
Notes
- Advantages: Prestressed concrete offers greater load-bearing capacity, reduced material usage, and improved durability compared to conventional concrete.
- Process: Involves tensioning steel tendons before or after the concrete is cast and cured, depending on the specific prestressing method used.
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