Prestressing reinforcement doesn't necessarily make concrete stronger. But, it does increase the serviceability of concrete members by reducing the amount of deflection under load. This video explains ...

Description: Principles of prestressed concrete. Prestressing systems, end anchorage, and loss of prestress. Analysis and design of sections for flexure, shear, bond ...

From the looks of the average driveway or sidewalk, it may seem as though concrete is just destined to crack. But if concrete is so prone to cracking, how are we able to use it in so many high ...

Pittsfield’s City Council has approved MassDevelopment financing for Petricca Industries’ expansion at its Unistress facility ...

Winning projects of the 2025 Design Awards were presented at the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 6, 2025.

Advanced design courses emphasize both material-specific building limit state behavior, as well as building code interpretation for timber, masonry, prestressed concrete, RC buildings, and structural ...

President Trump has announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from all countries pursuant to Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of ...

Insteel is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. Insteel manufactures and markets prestressed concrete strand and welded wire ...