Abstract
Prestressed concrete is a relatively young form of construction in the United States. The development of the various types of prestressing materials, including anchorages was critical to the success of prestressed concrete as we know it today. This paper reviews the history of prestressed concrete with a focus on post-tensioning related patents in both the United States and abroad. Early patents from 1945 and onward are included up through the present day. The 1950's and 1960's are a primary focus as the decades where prestressed concrete was taking a foothold in the United States.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Ned H. Burns Symposium on Historical Innovations in Prestressed Concrete |
| Editors | Bruce W. Russell, Shawn P. Gross |
| Publisher | American Concrete Institute |
| Pages | 33-48 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780870311925 |
| State | Published - Oct 1 2005 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Ned H. Burns Symposium on Historical Innovations in Prestressed Concrete at the ACI Fall 2005 Convention - Kansas City, United States Duration: Nov 6 2005 → Nov 10 2005 |
Publication series
| Name | American Concrete Institute, ACI Special Publication |
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| Volume | SP-231 |
| ISSN (Print) | 0193-2527 |
Conference
| Conference | Ned H. Burns Symposium on Historical Innovations in Prestressed Concrete at the ACI Fall 2005 Convention |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Kansas City |
| Period | 11/6/05 → 11/10/05 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This paper was made possible by a donation from Morris Schupack of a large number of post-tensioning patent files. I appreciate his generosity and this chance to share this history of post-tensioning.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2005 American Concrete Institute. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- History
- Patent
- Post-tensioned
- Prestressed