pre-tensioning
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Development of a Self-Supported Portable Pre-Tensioning System for Slab Panels
Abstract: Application of pre-stressed pre-cast elements has gained a lot of popularity over the years. The advantage obtained from pre-cast construction is the high control over its quality, and easy and fast on site construction. The short comings encountered in the application of such elements have been; the requirement of heavy machinery for pre-stressing and the transportation of these elements from yard to site. In order to address these shortcomings, an …
Published in Journal of Experimental & Applied Mechanics · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 29–33 Read article