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Are there any disadvantages in prestressed concrete?

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Question added by Ahilan R , Scientific Assistant-D , Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL)
Date Posted: 2016/07/23
Imran Ahmed
by Imran Ahmed , Manager-Planning & Delay Analyst , Nesma United Industries (NUI) Saudi Arabia

  1. It needs specialized construction machineries like jacks anchorage etc.
  2. Advanced technical knowledge and strict supervision is very important.
  3. For concrete prestressing, high tensile reinforcement bars are needed which costs greater than generally used mild steel reinforcement bars.
  4. Highly skilled labor is needed for prestressed concrete constructions.

Mohammed Waseem Qureshi
by Mohammed Waseem Qureshi , Contracts Administrator , Faithful + Gould (Atkins Group)

Yes 

It require skilled labour ,

Its expensive ,

Skilled superviosn ,

Proper Quality control

Ahmed shah PMP
by Ahmed shah PMP , Planning Engineer , ZKB Engineers & Constructors

Need higher quality materials

More complex technically

More expensive

Abdelrhman Magdy
by Abdelrhman Magdy , Trainee Ship Program / Junior Engineers & Fresh Graduates , Knauff

*needs expertise in design and construction 

*needs many checks to sure that the prestressing action is occured