1. The phenomena of development of internal tensile stresses in a concrete member by means of tensioning devices are called as:
Correct Answer is : Prestressing of concrete
2. In reinforced concrete members the prestress is commonly introduced by:
Correct Answer is : Tensioning the steel reinforcement
3. Which of the following basic concept is involved in the analysis of prestressed concrete members?
Correct Answer is : Combined and bending stresses
4. The prestressing of concrete member is carried out to reduce:
Correct Answer is : Compressive stresses
5. The attempt to introduce permanently acting forces in concrete to resist the elastic forces is:
Correct Answer is : Prestressing