Post-tensioning, a technique that introduces internal stresses to concrete structures to counteract external loads, has been around for decades. Early post-tensioning systems relied primarily on high-strength steel wires or strands. The shift towards bar-based systems marked a significant milestone in ...
Tension members in a structure, such as cables or reinforcing bars, carry enormous loads while remaining relatively lightweight. This property allows engineers to create structures that defy gravity, spanning great distances or rising to impressive heights without bulky support ...