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post-tensioning [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Concrete Preparation and Mixing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- post-tensioning
1, record 1, English, post%2Dtensioning
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- posttensioning 2, record 1, English, posttensioning
correct
- post-stressing 1, record 1, English, post%2Dstressing
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of prestressing concrete for bridges and like structures, in which the cables are pulled or the concrete is jacked up after it has been poured. 1, record 1, English, - post%2Dtensioning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In postensioning, the tendons are prevented initially from bonding to the concrete, usually by encasement in sheaths. The concrete is placed in the beams forms around the sheathed tendons and allowed to set. When it has gained sufficient strength, jacks are used to tension the tendons .... 3, record 1, English, - post%2Dtensioning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[For "post-stressing"]: The losses of prestress are slightly smaller than with pre-tensioning. 1, record 1, English, - post%2Dtensioning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fabrication du béton
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- précontrainte par post-tension
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9contrainte%20par%20post%2Dtension
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- précontrainte à post-tension 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9contrainte%20%C3%A0%20post%2Dtension
feminine noun
- précontrainte à câbles isolés 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9contrainte%20%C3%A0%20c%C3%A2bles%20isol%C3%A9s
feminine noun
- précontrainte à fils isolés 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9contrainte%20%C3%A0%20fils%20isol%C3%A9s
feminine noun
- post-tension 3, record 1, French, post%2Dtension
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La mise en précontrainte à l'aide de câbles tendus après prise et durcissement du béton. 3, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9contrainte%20par%20post%2Dtension
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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