post-tension

English

Verb

post-tension (third-person singular simple present post-tensions, present participle post-tensioning, simple past and past participle post-tensioned)

1. (construction, engineering) To apply tension (to reinforcing tendons) after casting concrete.
   • 1977, Post-Tensioning Institute, Design of Post-tensioned Slabs, page 37:

     This minimum amount and location of post-tensioning force should be noted on the structural drawings.

   • 2007, American Institute of Architects, edited by Andy Pressman, Architectural Graphic Standards, page 37:

     Slab post-tensioned and/or reinforced with active pre-stress: These slabs are designed following the Post-Tension Institute's procedures using active prestress, which permits thinner slabs. They are reinforced with post-tensioning tendons and mild steel reinforcement

See also

• prestress
• prestressed concrete