2.3 - Pre-stressing Method
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of pre-stressing in concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about what internal stresses can do.
List one advantage of using bentonite slurry in piling.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during drilling.
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What is the main benefit of pre-stressing concrete piles?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of internal stresses.
True or False: Pre-tensioning is applied after concrete is cast.
💡 Hint: Consider the order of operations.
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You are tasked with designing a pre-stressed concrete pile for a bridge. Describe the steps you would take to assess the appropriate length and load-bearing capacity necessary.
💡 Hint: Think about each type of soil and how it responds to loads.
Job conditions demand that you extend the length of pre-cast concrete piles beyond the normal limit of 15 meters. Explain how pre-stressing techniques could allow for this change.
💡 Hint: Consider the structural dynamics involved in loading.
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