Restressable
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004810
Describing a post-tensioning system where the tendons can be re-tensioned or adjusted after the initial stressing and concrete curing. This capability allows for future adjustments to accommodate changes in loading conditions or to compensate for long-term concrete creep and shrinkage. Restressable anchors and couplers are specific components used in these systems.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004810 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: wieder verspannbar; Spanish: retensable; French: retendable |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004810",
"term": "Restressable",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "Describing a post-tensioning system where the tendons can be re-tensioned or adjusted after the initial stressing and concrete curing. This capability allows for future adjustments to accommodate changes in loading conditions or to compensate for long-term concrete creep and shrinkage. Restressable anchors and couplers are specific components used in these systems.",
"subject": "Construction",
"translations": {
"de": "wieder verspannbar",
"es": "retensable",
"fr": "retendable"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/restressable/"
}
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