REPORT

PRESTRESSED
CONCRETE

MODULE 26
PREFAB

NAME – SAKSHI
RAUTELA
ENROLLMENT NO. –
1721101007
SEMESTER VI, 3 RD
YEAR
 PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE
Prestressing is the application of an initial load on the concrete structure, so that the structure
is able to counteract or withstand the stresses coming due to the service loads.
This initial compression is introduced by high strength steel wire or alloys (called ‘tendon’)
located in the concrete section.

NEED FOR PRE- STRESSING

 The main reason is the concrete’s tensile strength is only 8 to 14 percent of

its compressive strength; this is the weak point of concrete.

 Prestressing counteracts these tensile stresses and reduces the chances of

formation of these cracks.

 Prestressing counteracts these tensile stresses and reduces the chances of

formation of these cracks.

USES OF PRE-STRESSED CONCRETE

 Prestressed concrete is used in bridges to increase the possible span of the
bridge and to make the structure more durable under moving traffic condition.

 Prestressed concrete is widely used for residential and commercial products

on the interior and exterior of building construction.

 This concrete is used in large span distance between which are not possible
through the normal RCC construction.

TYPES OF PRE-STRESSING

 Pre-tensioning- When the tension is applied to the tendons before

casting the concrete, it is called pre-tensioning. The pre-compression is
transmitted from steel to concrete through bond over the transmission length
near the ends.
 Post-Tensioning- The tension is applied to the tendons
after hardening of the concrete. The pre-compression is
transmitted from steel to concrete by the anchorage device
at the end blocks.

HOW IS PRE- TENSIONING DONE?

• In pretensioning, the steel is stretched before the concrete is placed.
• High-strength steel tendons are placed between two abutments and stretched to
70 to 80 percent of their ultimate strength.
• Concrete is poured into molds around the tendons and allowed to cure. Once the
concrete reaches the required strength, the stretching forces are released.
• As the steel reacts to regain its original length, the tensile stresses are
translated into a compressive stress in the concrete.

HOW IS POST- TENSIONING DONE?

 The tendons are placed in ducts after the casting of concrete. The duct
prevents the bond between the concrete and the tendons during the
tensioning operation. This is very essential because, when the tensioning
operation is done if there is resistance, then the tension will not be applied
properly.

 In post-tensioning, we do not need an end abutment because, the jacks are

placed against the concrete member itself from which it gets the reaction
ADVANTAGES

 Section remains uncracked under services loads

1. Suitable for use in pressure vessels, liquid retaining structures.
2. Improved performance under dynamic and fatigue loading

 High span to depth ratio

Typical values of span to depth ratios of slabs are given below:
Non- prestressed slab- 28:1
Pre- stressed slab- 45:1

 Suitable for prefabricated construction.

DISADVANTAGES

 Skilled technology required (not as commong as RC)

 Use of high strength material is costly
 There is an additional cost in auxiliary equipment
 Need for quality control and inspection