A prestressed concrete structure is different from a conventional reinforced concrete structure due to the application of an initial load on the structure prior to its use. The initial load or 'prestress' is applied to enable the structure to counteract the stresses arising during its service period.
The prestressing of a structure is not the only instance of prestressing. The concept of prestressing existed before the applications in concrete. One example of prestressing before the development of prestressed concrete are provided. Force-fitting of metal bands on wooden barrels
The metal bands induce a state of initial hoop compression, to counteract the hoop tension caused by filling of liquid in the barrels.
Metal bands.............
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