A method of prestressing a concrete member in which cables or rods are tensioned before the concrete is poured. When the concrete member has cured to specified strength, the tendons are detached from their anchorages and relieved of their stress. Restrain
French: précontrainte
primary consolidation
French: consolidation primaire
German: Primärkonsolidierung
Spanish: consolidación primaria
Italian: consolidazione primaria
Portuguese: consolidação primária
Dutch: primaire consolidatie
Primary Drive Cap
A drive cap that requires an adapter for different shapes of piles. It is used only with an adapter
Primary Panel
Slurry Wall panel constructed with end forming devices at both ends.
power augers
French: tarières mécaniques
German: Kraftlöffelbohrer
Spanish: barrenas de motor
Italian: trivelle meccaniche
Portuguese: trados mecanizados
Dutch: gemotoriseerde schroefboor
Power Pack
A prime mover composed of an engine and generator, hydraulic pump, or compressor to provide electricity, hydraulic power, or air to portable construction equipment, such as a vibratory driver/extractor or auger.
French: groupe/centrale hydraulique
Practical Refusal
See Refusal.
Preaugering, Preboring or Predrilling
1. Boring through obstructions or materials too dense to penetrate with the planned pile type. This is commonly done for displacment piles in stiff clays where heave may occur. 2. Exploratory drilling to elevations below utility lines to locate and minimi
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