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What distinguishes a pre-stressed concrete structure from a conventional reinforced concrete structure?
What distinguishes a pre-stressed concrete structure from a conventional reinforced concrete structure?
- Use of lighter materials
- Reduction of load-bearing capacity
- Application of an initial load prior to use (correct)
- Increased thickness of concrete
What is a primary reason that cracking occurs in conventional concrete?
What is a primary reason that cracking occurs in conventional concrete?
- Improper mixing of materials
- Rapid temperature changes
- Concrete's weakness in tension (correct)
- Excessive weight on the structure
What effect does excessive cracking in concrete have on its properties?
What effect does excessive cracking in concrete have on its properties?
- Decreases durability (correct)
- Enhances flexibility
- Increases its tensile strength
- Improves load-bearing ability
How does pre-compression affect the load required to crack concrete?
How does pre-compression affect the load required to crack concrete?
What is one advantage of pre-stressed concrete in terms of shear capacity?
What is one advantage of pre-stressed concrete in terms of shear capacity?
What benefit does pre-stressing provide concerning deflection control?
What benefit does pre-stressing provide concerning deflection control?
What can excessive deflection in concrete structures indicate?
What can excessive deflection in concrete structures indicate?
Why is high strength steel used effectively in pre-stressed concrete?
Why is high strength steel used effectively in pre-stressed concrete?
Study Notes
Prestressed Concrete Design
- Prestressed concrete is different from reinforced concrete because of the initial load applied prior to the structure's use.
Advantages of Prestressed Concrete
- Prestressed concrete structures are strong, tough, and stiff.
Disadvantages of Traditional Reinforced Concrete
- Cracking in tensile region, as concrete is weak in tension
- Excessive deflection as stiffness decreases due to cracking
- Excessive cracking can create durability problems
- High strength steel not effectively used
Benefits of Prestressed Concrete
- Control or eliminate tensile stresses in the concrete (cracking) at least up to service load levels.
- Control or eliminate deflection at some specific load level.
- Allow the use of high strength steel and concrete.
- Prestressed concrete has higher shear capacity than ordinary reinforced concrete.
- Prestressed concrete improves the flexural capacity in columns.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of prestressed concrete design, highlighting its advantages over traditional reinforced concrete. It explores the benefits of prestressed concrete in terms of strength, durability, and structural performance. Test your knowledge on the key concepts and applications of this innovative construction method.
