prestressed concrete

American  

noun

1. concrete reinforced with wire strands, pretensioned or post-tensioned within their elastic limit to give an active resistance to loads.

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prestressed concrete British  

noun

1. concrete that contains steel wires, cables, etc, that are prestressed within their elastic limit to counteract the stresses that will occur under load

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Etymology

Origin of prestressed concrete

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

Some physicians expressed concerns about the need to protect patient trust, avoid coercion and prevent preferential treatment for wealthy donors.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, failed to obtain a license to operate in the European Union after a key regulator expressed concerns about its history of financial-crime violations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

As AI becomes more prominent, some creatives have expressed concerns that the technology could take away their livelihoods and are worried their work is being used to train AI models without their permission or compensation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Investors have long expressed concerns about Accenture’s acquisition strategy, and the report did little to ease worries about sluggish growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Prior to rendering a verdict, jurors expressed concerns about Mrs. Colbey being subject to the death penalty, so the State agreed not to pursue an execution if she was found guilty.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson