posttension
/poʊstˈtɛnʃən/
noun
- A method of strengthening concrete or other materials by applying tension to steel cables or rods after the material has hardened.
- Engineers often use posttension in large parking structures to prevent cracking.
- Posttension allows for longer spans in concrete floors without extra support columns.
- The bridge was built using posttension to make it stronger and more durable.
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