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prestress

 

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Prestress

Noun:

1. The stress to which a structural member or material is subjected before the application of external loads.

Example Sentence: The prestress applied to the concrete beam significantly increases its strength.

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Verb:

1. To subject a structural member or material to stress before the application of external loads.

Example Sentence: It is essential to prestress the steel cables in the bridge to ensure its stability under heavy traffic.

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