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FORCE PRECONTRAINTE [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-02-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Placement of Concrete
  • Concrete Construction
CONT

The required tendon elongation and jacking force shall be computed based on the required prestressing force and a consideration of the stressing procedures and losses such as jack friction and anchorage set.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mise en place du béton
  • Bétonnage
CONT

On doit, à partir de la force de précontrainte requise, calculer l'allongement du câble qu'il faut obtenir et la pression hydraulique qu'il faut exercer. On doit tenir compte des méthodes de mise en tension et des pertes dues au frottement dans le vérin ainsi qu'au tassement des ancrages.

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