In typical prestressed concrete beams, where are the prestressing wires usually positioned?

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12 Jan 2019
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Prestressing wires are generally placed in the lower part of the beam to counteract tensile stresses that occur due to bending. Positioning them at the bottom helps enhance the beam's load-carrying capacity and durability.

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