Stressable

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005708",
  "term": "Stressable",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Relating to a structural component, particularly a steel tendon or bar, designed to be tensioned in a post-tensioning or prestressing system. The component is placed within a concrete member and then stretched using a hydraulic jack, inducing a compressive force in the concrete that increases its strength and ability to span long distances. The force applied is specified by the structural engineer and measured during the stressing operation.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "restressable"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "belastbar",
    "es": "tensionable",
    "fr": "contrainte"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/stressable/"
}