If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, which method should be used?

A Preloading method
B Hollow method
C Transparent method
D Layered method

Correct Answer: Preloading method

If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, preloading methods should be seriously considered in making concrete repairs in order to restore the equivalent full or partial prestress effect, as per original designs.
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#Prestressed Concrete Structures #Maintenance of Structures

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