ISSN: 2265-6294

The Investigation of Pre-stressing Systems includes all Structural Materials

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Ajay Kumar Chaudhary, Vaibhav Dubey, Satish Parihar

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The individual not only provided elegant answers to the issues at hand, but also demonstrated the methodology for constructing these solutions. In contemporary times, there is a growing architectural demand for slender structures with long spans. Reinforced concrete (RCC) alone is insufficient to meet these architectural requirements. While RCC may fulfill architectural requirements for certain span lengths, it becomes cost-prohibitive for longer spans. Therefore, there is a need for research to determine the most economical structure for post-tensioning, particularly in high labor cost countries where external scaffolding is to be avoided. For low-rise structures, it is advisable to utilize precast concrete as much as possible and incorporate vertical pre-stressing in addition to horizontal pre-stressing to enhance resistance against lateral loads. The use of pre-stressing in contemporary constructions has significantly expanded the possibilities for designing shapes that were previously deemed economically unviable, impractical, or too bulky to withstand loads. The use of curvilinear shapes in architecture has given rise to a novel lexicon that, in earlier periods, would have been seen as unfeasible. The utilization of prestressing has been identified as a viable method for attaining water-resistant flat roof surfaces, even in the absence of conventional bituminous waterproofing. This is due to the continuous compression exerted on the concrete, which effectively prevents the occurrence of cracks that may otherwise result in longterm water infiltration.

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