Ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) is rapidly emerging as a premier material for precast concrete construction. First introduced as “reactive powder concrete” in the early 1990s, this material has ...

Description: Principles of prestressed concrete. Prestressing systems, end anchorage, and loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond ...

Prestressed concrete pipe used in many municipalities throughout North America is an abject failure. The lifespan of this ...

Prestressing reinforcement doesn't necessarily make concrete stronger. But, it does increase the serviceability of concrete members by reducing the amount of deflection under load. This video explains ...

A university building where students learn about concrete, an eye-catching high-rise in Canada, and a location in Nebraska made famous by an Oscar-winning movie are some of the captivating projects ...

The Post-Tensioning Institute, the leader in post-tensioned, prestressed concrete design and construction, announces the availability of its new manual: “Recommendations for Prestressed Rock and Soil ...

1. It all begins at the prestressed concrete plant. 2. This is called a prestressing strand. Made of high strength steel, it will soon be embedded in concrete. 3. The prestressing strand is stretched ...