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Prestressed concrete is a system where internal stresses are induced in concrete structures through tensioned steel tendons before external loads are applied. This counters the stresses from external loads. There are two methods: pre-tensioning, where steel is tensioned before concrete is cast around it, and post-tensioning, where steel is tensioned after concrete has cured. Prestressing improves efficiency, allows for longer spans, enhances strength and durability. However, it has higher material costs and more complex formwork than reinforced concrete.
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about prestressed concrete and how its used and where it is used
Prestressed concrete is a system where internal stresses are induced in concrete structures through tensioned steel tendons before external loads are applied. This counters the stresses from external loads. There are two methods: pre-tensioning, where steel is tensioned before concrete is cast around it, and post-tensioning, where steel is tensioned after concrete has cured. Prestressing improves efficiency, allows for longer spans, enhances strength and durability. However, it has higher material costs and more complex formwork than reinforced concrete.
Prestressed concrete is a system where internal stresses are induced in concrete structures through tensioned steel tendons before external loads are applied. This counters the stresses from external loads. There are two methods: pre-tensioning, where steel is tensioned before concrete is cast around it, and post-tensioning, where steel is tensioned after concrete has cured. Prestressing improves efficiency, allows for longer spans, enhances strength and durability. However, it has higher material costs and more complex formwork than reinforced concrete.
Prestressed concrete is a system into which internal stresses are Concept of Prestressing
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The concept can be clearly understood by the example of a r its performance. The internal stresses induced in the concrete barrel. A barrel used in olden periods to transports liquids and structure is used to counteract the stresses coming from the external e load application. grains are tightly bound by metal bands. These metal bands are fitted so tightly that it creates a hoop compression around s the barrel. When this barrel is filled with liquid, it exerts hoop Methods of Prestressing tension. The hoop compression that is created by the metal t The pre stressing can be performed bands helps to counteract the hoop tension created by the r by two methods: fluid within. This is a Prestressing system. 1. Pre tensioning e 2. Post-Tensioning s Pre tensioning: In the pre tensioning method, the stress is s induced by initially tensioning the steel e tendons. These are wires or strands that are effective internal stresses are induced into tensioned between the end anchorages. After d this tensioning process, the concrete casting is the concrete by means of tensioned steel performed. bars before the concrete structure is C Once the casted concrete has hardened subjected to any service loads. This stress o sufficiently, the end anchorages arranged are counteracts with external stresses. released. This releasing transfers the pre stress n force to the concrete. The bond between the Advantages of Prestressed Concrete c concrete and the steel tendons facilitates this stress transfer. the tendons that are protruding r at the ends are cut and a finished look is • The pre stressing of concrete by using achieved. In order to induce pre stress force in high tensile steel improve the efficiency e the pre-tensioning method, a large number of of the materials Once the pre stressing is complete, • The pre stressing system works for a t tendons and wires are used. This arrangement The process of Pre- there is space between the span greater than 35m. hence demands a large area of surface e contact to make the bond and stress transfer tensioning tendons and the duct. This leads • Prestressing enhance shear strength to: and fatigue resistance of concrete possible. 1. Bonded Construction the • Dense concrete is provided by pre space between the duct and stressing systems thus improving the Post Tensioning the tendon is filled with cement durability Here, the steel is pre stressed only after the beam grout. The grouting process • Best choice for the construction of sleek is cast, cured and attain strength to take the pre helps the steel to resist and slender structures stress. Within the sheathing, the concrete is cast. corrosion to a large extent. For the passage of steel cables, ducts are 2. Unbonded Construction If no Disadvantages of Prestressed formed in the concrete. grout is used to fill the space Once the casted concrete hardens completely, Concrete between the duct and tendon, the tendons are tensioned. One end of the it is called as unbonded tendon is anchored and the other end is • Higher material costs construction. Here, the steel is tensioned. In some cases, the tensioning can be • Prestressing is an added cost galvanized to protect from performed from either side and anchored • Formwork is more complex than for RC corrosion. A waterproofing subsequently. The process of Post- (flanged sections, thin webs) – thus, material is used for galvanizing. tensioning precast not as ductile as RC ADVANCE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION -1 Zainab parekh 91600629026