Power Your Document
Precast Pre-stressed Concrete
Research Paper # 20234
Precast Pre-stressed Concrete
A look at the history, production, properties, materials, types, advantages and applications of precast pre-stressed concrete.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages) |
14 sources |
1993
From the Paper:
"Precast Prestressed ConcreteConcrete is a stonelike material obtained by allowing a carefully proportioned mixture of cement, sand, gravel (or some other aggregate), and water to harden (Winter & Nilson, 1972, p. 1). The bulk of concrete consists of the fine and coarse aggregates (p. 1). The cement and water interact chemically to bind them together (p. 1). One mode in which the substance finds common usage is as precast prestressed concrete. This building material can be employed in the construction of a variety of different structures.
In general, during the mixing of concrete, more water is added than is necessary for the binding reaction to occur (Winter & Nilson, 1972, p. 1). This extra water gives the concrete an initially liquid character (p. 1). In liquid form, concrete can..."
More papers on Precast Pre-stressed Concrete:
Cite this paper
APA Citation:
Precast Pre-stressed Concrete (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Precast-Pre-stressed-Concrete/20234
MLA Citation:
"Precast Pre-stressed Concrete" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-Precast-Pre-stressed-Concrete/20234>
Downloadable version: $ 72.95
You will be able to download, read and edit this file once you buy this document
Shopping Cart
| Currency: |
Published by:
The Research Group
Publisher Since:
Nov 08, 2002 We have been in the business of writing papers, reports, and essays for over 30 years. All of our writers are professional writers that write academic research for a living. People that buy our papers are always satisfied with their content and quality.
Explore AcaDemon
Buyer Assistance
Seller Assistance
Share Our Success