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DESIGN
The prestress in a structure is influenced by either of the two processes:
1. Pre-tensioning, and
2. Post-tensioning
Pre-tensioning can be further classified into two categories:
1. Linear pre-tensioning
2. Circular pre-tensioning
PRE-TENSIONING
Pre-tensioning is accomplished by stressing wires or strands, called tendons, to
predetermined amount by stretching them between two anchorages prior to placing
concrete as shown in fig.1. the concrete is then placed and tendons become bounded to
concrete throughout their length. After concrete has hardened, the tendons are released
by cutting them at the anchorages. The tendons tend to regain their original length by
shortening and in this process transfer through bond a compressive stress to the
concrete. The tendons are usually stressed by the use of hydraulic jacks. The stress in
tendons is maintained during the placing and curing of concrete by anchoring the ends
of the tendons to abutments that may be as much as 200m apart. The abutments and
other formwork used in this procedure are called prestressing bench or bed.