Pdf: Prestressed Concrete N. Rajagopalan

In prestressed concrete, the concrete is subjected to compressive stress through the use of high-strength steel cables or tendons. These tendons are stretched and anchored to the concrete, causing the concrete to compress. When external loads are applied to the structure, the compressive stress in the concrete helps to resist the tensile stresses that develop.

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