ASSIGNMENT -3

Structure-
pre stressed system

AIM: to study and note down inferance from

lecture and study

1. What is pre stressed concrete and how is it different from

precast concrete ?What are the different methods for pe
stress concrete ?
2. Explain the making and process of [machinery used ] and load-
ing system
What is post and pre tensioning beam ?
Terms and eg
Tendon
Anchorage
Bonded prestressed concrete
Non bonded prestressed concrete
3. Why is prestressed concrete required ?How is concrete pre-
stressed?
4. Strength requirement? and What is IS 1343 -1960 ?

rizvi college of architecture ,2021-22 , 5 th year ,

semester -9

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What is pre stressed concrete and how is it
different from precast concrete ?What are the
different methods for pre stress concrete ?
The construction differs from a normal rcc structure in
that it is subjected to an initial load prior to usage. The
initial load, or ‘prestress,’ is imposed to allow the struc-
ture to withstand stresses that may arise throughout its
service term. A structure’s prestressing is not the sole
example of prestressing. The notion of prestressing exist-
ed prior to the use of concrete.
There are two examples of prestressing prior to the cre-
ation of prestressed concrete. Force-fitting metal bands
on wooden barrels The metal bands generate an initial
condition of hoop compression to counterbalance the
hoop tension caused by filling the barrels with liquid.
Prestressed concrete is a type of concrete in which initial
compression is applied to the concrete prior to applying
the external pressure, allowing stress from the external
load to be counteracted in the appropriate way over the
service term. The high-strength steel wire in the concrete
portion is what causes the first compression.
whre as ,Precast concrete is a product used in construc-
tion, which is produced by casting concrete in a reusable
mold, which is then cured in a controlled environment
before being transported and placed where the customer
sees fit for their project.
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Advantages
• the inherent compressive strength of concrete is fully
utilised.
• The unique alloy steels used to make the prestressing
tendons are fully used.
• Tension fractures are avoided, lowering the danger of
corrosion of steel components.
• Shear stresses are decreased.
• Using a component with a lower cross section can
result in a weight decrease for any given span and
loading situation.
• Individual precast concrete components can be joined
together to produce a composite part.
Disadvantages and limitations
• requires a high level of craftsmanship and supervision.
• Special alloy steels cost more than ordinary steels
used in reinforced concrete.
• Expensive equipment is required, and there are strin-
gent safety regulations.
[Only in case of monolithic beam ]
• Bonded prestressed concrete
When there is an adequate bond [sticking of tendon and
concrete ] between the prestressing tendon and con-
crete, it is called a bonded tendon. Pre-tensioned and
grouted post-tensioned tendons are bonded tendons.
• un bonded prestressed concrete
When there is no bond between [the concrete is not
touching the concrete ] the prestressing tendon and con-
crete, it is called an unbonded tendon. When grout is not
applied after post-tensioning, the tendon is an unbonded
tendon.
To strengthen the casted member and reduce the ten-
sion of the prestressed member certain requirement of
concrete [in 28 days ] with tendon is defined by IS code
1343 1980.
The minimum 28 days compressive strength of concrete
cubes of 15 cm size , prescribed in indian standard is 40
N/mm sq for pre tensioned concrete and 30 N/mm sq for
post tensioned concrete
The characteristic strength of concrete is defined as
strength of concrete below which not more than 5 per-
cent results are expected to fall.
pre stressed system -pg-01
What is a post and pre tensioning system ?

Basic concept
Pre-tensioning the spokes of a bicycle wheel A spoke in a
bicycle wheel is pre-tensioned to the point where there is
always residual tension in the spoke.
Internal stresses are produced in concrete (often using
tensioned steel) for the following reasons.

Types of Prestressing Systems

Pre-Tensioning System and Post-Tensioning System

The tendons are tensioned before the placement of the

concrete in pre-tensioning
pre-tensioning. In this method, the con-
crete is introduced by a bond between steel & concrete.
Tendons are temporarily held in place by abutments or
stressing beds. The concrete member is then poured
between and over the wires. After the concrete has
reached the requisite strength, the wires from the bulk-
head are severed and the pre-stress is transmitted to
the concrete member.

A method of prestressing concrete by tensioning the

tendons against hardened concrete. In this method,
the prestress is imparted to concrete by bearing. The
concrete component is cast with ducts for the wires
during post-tensioning
post-tensioning. After the concrete has reached a
suitable strength, wires are threaded into the ducts, ten-
sioned from both or one end by jack/jacks, and secured
by wedges to the anchoring plates at the ends at the Explain the making and process of [machinery used ] and
correct amount of pre-stress. loading system ?

Initial stage- The member is under pre-stress but is not

• Tendon
A group of strands or wires are wound to form a pre-
stressing tendon or Reinforcement used in the end in the
concrete section. combination of reinforcement wire so
the when they are pulled for stressing they don’t break
Eg.they can also be used in long span structures ,eg
stadium or auditorium .
Bandra worli sea link- used in bridges to counter the load
from the vehicle by hogging
• Anchorage
A device generally used to enable the tendon to impart
and maintain prestress in concrete. These are often
made on the wedge and friction principle. In pre-ten-
sioned members, the tendons are to be held in tension
during the casting and hardening of concrete. These ten-
dons are cut after casting in case of a single unit.
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subjected to any superimposed external loads. Further
subdivision of this stage is possible.
1. Before pre-stressing: Concrete is weak in carrying
loads. Yielding support must be prevented.
2. During pre-stress:
a. Steel: This stage is critical for the strength of ten-
dons. Often the maximum stress to which the wires will be
subjected throughout their life may occur at this stage.
b. Concrete: As concrete has not aged at this stage,
crushing of concrete at anchorages is possible, if its
quality is inferior or the concrete is honeycombed. Order
of prestressing is important to avoid overstress in the
concrete.
3. At transfer of pre-stress: For pre-tensioned members,
where transfer is within a short period, and for post-ten-
sioned members where transfer may be gradual, there are
no external loads on the member except its own weight.
4. De-shuttering: The removal of form-work must be done
after due consideration Thus the initial prestress with
little loss imposes a serious condition n the concrete and
often controls the design of the member
Final stage -This
- is the stage when actual working loads
come on the structure. The designer must consider
various combinations of live loads on different parts of
the structure with lateral loads such as wind and earth-
quake forces and strain loads produced by settlement of
supports and temperature. The major loads in this stage
are: 1. Sustained load 2. Working load 3. Cracking load
4. Ultimate load
prestressed system -pg-02
Reference-
• https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Prestressed_concrete
• https://vardhaman.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/PRE-
STRESSED-CONCRETE-STRUCTURES-1.pdf
• https://www.slideshare.net/PriodeepChowdhury/prestressed-con-
crete-design-56871214
• https://gccassociation.org/sustainability-benefits-of-concrete/pre-
stressed-concrete/
• https://www.pdfprof.com/PDF_Image.php?idt=27958&t=26