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Structural glossary
Prestressing
Stress applied in advance to influence an element's behaviour.
Technical context
Tendons or strands can be essential in prestressed concrete. Drilling or cutting without knowing their positions can have serious consequences.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, stair openings. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: Calculations for a stair opening.
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