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prestressed concrete

/ˈpriˌstrɛst kənˈkrit/ /ˈprɛstrəst ˈkɒŋkriːt/
noun
GeneralEngineering
  1. 1 ön gerilmeli beton
  2. 2 içindeki çelik halatlar gerilerek eğilmeye karşı dayanıklı hâle getirilmiş beton

Definition (English)

  1. Concrete in which internal stresses have been introduced before external loads are applied, to improve its performance.
  2. Steel cables are tensioned within the concrete to counteract bending forces.

Example Sentences

  1. Prestressed concrete is ideal for long-span bridges.
    Ön gerilmeli beton uzun açıklıklı köprüler için idealdir.
  2. The bridge deck uses prestressed concrete beams.
    Köprü tabliyesi ön gerilmeli beton kirişler kullanır.

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