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Works explorer

Introduction to prestressed concrete

United Kingdom, 1965
film

Prestressing, by the introduction of steel bars or cables under high tension into liquid concrete, has revolutionised concrete construction. Shows the differe..

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Founded on science

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Stone into steel

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Where does steel go

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