2. The interviewee’s firm deals with consulting
construction firms dealing with pre-stressed
concrete
Pre-stressed concrete is that concrete which has
been stressed to a limit so that when forces act
on it, there is no tension on the concrete
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3. The structure to be pre-stressed is tensioned
using high tensile steel cables or rods
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4. It can be used for high rise buildings
It can be used for parking structures
It can be used for repairs
Lower cost to create the structures
Faster assembly of the building
Lower construction cost
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