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What is prestressed concrete and what is the advantage

of prestressed concrete over R.C.C?
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Mrinmay Santra, Civil Engineer

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Prestressed is the initial stress deliberately induced in the structural element by mechanical means or otherwise. The
initial induced stress (pre-stress) is always oposite in nature to the stress which develops in the element when element is
actually put to use and subjected to self and external loads. The process of developing pre-stress in the element is known
as pre-stressing and the ultimate resulting structural element, ready for use at its intended place is known as pre-stressed
concrete.

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Advantages and disadvantages of prestressed concrete can be listed as follows:

Advantages of Prestressed Concrete:

1. Prestressed concrete members are free from cracks and the resistance to the effect of impact, shock, and stresses
are higher than rcc structures.
2. Longevity of prestressed structure is greater than rcc structure because the reinforcement stays unaffected from
outer agencies.
3. High compressive strength of concrete and high tensile strength of steel are used for prestressing that makes it
more economical.
4. Smaller sections can be used for longer span by reducing the section of members.
5. Prestressed members are lighter in weight and easily transportable.
6. It requires a smaller amount of construction materials.
7. The shear resistance of members can be increased by using curved tendons.
8. Prestressing also reduces the diagonal tension in concrete.

Disadvantages Of Prestressed Concrete:

1. The main disadvantage of prestressing is that it requires some special equipment like jacks, anchorage etc, which
pretends the use of prestressing.
2. High tensile steel is required for prestressing that is very difficult to procure.
3. It requires highly skilled workers and should be prepared under expert supervision.
4. It is costlier than other rcc structures.

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