word
Prestressed concrete
pree-STREST KON-kreet
/ˌpriːˈstrɛst ˈkɒŋkriːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
prestressedconcrete
Dictionary meaning
Concrete in which internal stresses are introduced by tensioning high-strength steel tendons before or after casting, counteracting tensile stresses that occur under load and enabling longer spans and thinner sections.
Examples
- Prestressed concrete beams allowed the designers to achieve a 40-meter span without intermediate supports.
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