PC strands, or prestressed concrete strands, are high-strength steel wires made up of individual steel wires twisted together in a helical pattern. They are specifically designed to withstand high tensile forces By introducing prestress to concrete, PC steel wire strands help to counteract the tensile forces that it may be exposed to, this can increase the load-carrying capacity. PC strand is widely used with concrete structures such as beams and columns
Prestressed strands can increase the strength of concrete structures and are often used for large scale projects. Prestressed steel strand construction can vary in diameter, length, and
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:Applications of Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand (PC Strand)