FL Pre-Stress Precast Practice Questions - Florida Certified Structural Pre-Stress And Precast Specialty Contractor Examination Exam

To induce a pre-compression that offsets the tensile stresses caused by service loads, keeping concrete mostly in compression. To increase the concrete's compressive strength beyond its 28-day design value. To bond the reinforcing steel to the concrete without using ties or chairs. To reduce the member's dead weight so smaller cranes can lift it.