External pre-stressing: Construction technique or rehabilitation method

World Congress and Exhibition on Construction & Steel Structure

November 16-18, 2015 Dubai, UAE

Ahmed Ghallab

Ain Shams University, Egypt

Posters-Accepted Abstracts: J Civil Environ Eng

Abstract :

External pre-stressing is an efficient method for constructing new structures such as bridges or for strengthening existing structures. However, each application needs different requirements. This paper discusses the components, types, advantages and disadvantages of external pre-stressing system relative to ordinary internal pre-stressing system and also the requirements for using external pre-stressing in both applications.

Biography :

Email: ahghallab@yahoo.co.uk