Precast prestressed concrete [PCPS]

As per Precast Concrete, but where members of the Lateral Load-Resisting System are prestressed or post-tensioned with steel cables or rods.

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Erection of precast concrete columns (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)

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Precast prestressed concrete building under construction, showing precast slabs and columns (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)

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Anchorage of horizontal prestressing cables at the column-to-slab joint (R. Dimitrijevic, Serbia, World Housing Encyclopedia Report 68)