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    When and Why To Choose Prestressed Concrete As A Structural Material

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    Prestressed concrete is a structural material that uses high-strength steel tendons to induce compressive stresses in the concrete before loads are applied, balancing tensile stresses during use. This eliminates cracks and reduces corrosion risks compared to conventional reinforced concrete. Prestressing allows for lighter structures with longer spans through smaller cross-sections. Prestressed concrete is commonly used for roofs, floors, walls, bridges and other structures requiring long unsupported spans due to its advantages in crack control, durability, and span-to-depth ratio.

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    When and Why To Choose Prestressed Concrete As A Structural Material

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    Prestressed concrete is a structural material that uses high-strength steel tendons to induce compressive stresses in the concrete before loads are applied, balancing tensile stresses during use. This eliminates cracks and reduces corrosion risks compared to conventional reinforced concrete. Prestressing allows for lighter structures with longer spans through smaller cross-sections. Prestressed concrete is commonly used for roofs, floors, walls, bridges and other structures requiring long unsupported spans due to its advantages in crack control, durability, and span-to-depth ratio.

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    Prestressed concrete is a structural material that uses high-strength steel tendons to induce compressive stresses in the concrete before loads are applied, balancing tensile stresses during use. This eliminates cracks and reduces corrosion risks compared to conventional reinforced concrete. Prestressing allows for lighter structures with longer spans through smaller cross-sections. Prestressed concrete is commonly used for roofs, floors, walls, bridges and other structures requiring long unsupported spans due to its advantages in crack control, durability, and span-to-depth ratio.

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    When and Why To Choose Prestressed Concrete As A Structural Material

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    Prestressed concrete is a structural material that uses high-strength steel tendons to induce compressive stresses in the concrete before loads are applied, balancing tensile stresses during use. This eliminates cracks and reduces corrosion risks compared to conventional reinforced concrete. Prestressing allows for lighter structures with longer spans through smaller cross-sections. Prestressed concrete is commonly used for roofs, floors, walls, bridges and other structures requiring long unsupported spans due to its advantages in crack control, durability, and span-to-depth ratio.

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    WHEN AND WHY TO CHOOSE PRESTRESSED CONCRETE AS A STRUCTURAL MATERIAL

    Conventional reinforced concrete has high tensile strength of steel and is combined with concrete’s
    great compressive strength to form a structural material that is strong in both compression and tension
    while prestressed concrete is that compressive stresses induced by high-strength steel tendons before
    loads area applied and this will balance the tensile stresses imposed in the member during service.
    Compressive stresses are induced in prestressed concrete either by pre-tensioning or post-tensioning
    the steel reinforcement. The inherent compressive strength of concrete is used to its fullest and shear
    stresses are reduced. The special alloy steels used to form the pre-stressing tendons are used to their
    fullest. Tension cracks are eliminated, and it also reduce the risk of the steel components in corroding. A
    composite member can also be formed by joining individual precast concrete units together. For
    prestressed concrete, any given span and loading condition, a reduction in weight can be achieved from
    using a component with a smaller cross section.

    Prestressing are mostly used on building of roofs, floors, wall with longer unsupported spans, and
    bridges because it removes several design limitations over conventional reinforced concrete. It has
    better crack control, has higher durability, and higher span-to-depth ratio. Architects and engineers use
    this to design and build lighter and shallower concrete structures without sacrificing strength. It is also
    an ideal choice for commercial buildings because it provides span length that will be necessary for the
    flexibility and alteration of the internal structure. Pre stressed concrete is also used in school
    auditoriums, gymnasiums, and cafeterias because of its acoustical properties and its ability to provide
    long and open spaces. One of the most widespread uses of prestressed concrete is parking garages.

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