What allowable stresses the Detensioning stresses are compared against ?


Document Information

Document Type: FAQ

Product(s): LEAP CONSPAN/Precast/Prestressed Girder

Version(s): All

Original Author: Bentley Technical Support Group -VM

QUESTION: What allowable stresses the Detensioning stresses are compared  against ?

ANSWER:

The Detensioning stresses are compared against the RELEASE stresses which can be either compression or tension stresses.