Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In PSC, jacking force is higher than effective prestress because of
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Choose the correct answer
A
reduced span
B
increase in concrete cover
C
absence of tendon eccentricity
D
losses in prestress
Correct Answer
D. losses in prestress
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Initial stress must allow for losses due to friction, anchorage, creep, shrinkage and relaxation.
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