wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Which one of the following is categorized as a long-term loss of prestress in a prestressed concrete member?

A
Loss due to elastic shortening
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Loss due to friction
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Loss due to relaxation of strands
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
Loss due to anchorage slip
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C Loss due to relaxation of strands
Long Term losses of prestress are
(i) loss due to relaxation
(ii) shrinkage of concrete
(iii) loss due to creep

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Extraction of Iron
CHEMISTRY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon