Tag: Prestressed Concrete Structures
Largest concrete tunnel ring made for Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct
The world’s largest concrete tunnel segment ring has been assembled by CBE Group. Nearly 56 feet in diameter, the ring is made from 10 segments…
Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices
Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices section covers the following topics. • Introduction • Stages of Pre-tensioning • Advantages of Pre-tensioning • Disadvantages of Pre-tensioning • Devices…
Advantages and Types of Prestressing
Advantages and Types of Prestressing This section covers the following topics. • Definitions • Advantages of Prestressing • Limitations of Prestressing • Types of Prestressing…
Introduction of Prestressed Concrete Structures
1.1 Introduction This section covers the following topics. • Basic Concept • Early Attempts of Prestressing • Brief History • Development of Building Materials 1.1.1…
Prestressed Concrete Structures
Introduction Advantages and Types of Prestressing Pre-tensioning Systems and Devices Post-tensioning Systems and Devices Concrete (Part I) Concrete (Part II) Prestressing Steel Losses in Prestress…
Manufacturing of Pre-tensioned Railway Sleepers
Manufacturing of Pre-tensioned Railway Sleepers The following photos show the sequence of manufacturing of pre-tensioned railway sleepers (Courtesy: The Concrete Products and Construction Company, COPCO,…