Prategang
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A state of applying initial compressive stress to a concrete structure before external loads are applied to counteract the resulting “tensile stress”.
Synonyms & Variants
beton pascatarik
A specific method within pre-stressing where cables are tensioned after the concrete has hardened.
beton prategang
Concrete structure that has been pre-stressed to increase load capacity.
beton pratekan
Technical term variation referring to concrete given initial pressure before loads are applied.
beton prestres
Technical loanword from English commonly used in the Indonesian construction industry.
prestressed
Loanword from English often used in the field.
post-tension
One of the specific methods of the prestressing system.
pretension
Prestressing method performed in precast factories.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term prategang is a morphological combination of the Sanskrit-derived prefix pra- meaning “before”, and the root word tegang. Linguistically, it serves as the technical equivalent to the English term “prestressed”. Its formation reflects the standardization of Indonesian civil engineering vocabulary by adopting modern engineering concepts through formal and scientific linguistic roots. In professional contexts, this word is exclusive to the fields of structural engineering and construction. Its usage signifies material specifications that are superior to conventional concrete. The word functions as a technical identity that distinguishes active construction methods from passive ones, making it crucial for use in contract documents, scientific journals, and specification reports for high-rise buildings or bridges.
Real-world Usage
Teknologi beton prategang digunakan untuk memperkuat struktur jembatan bentang panjang ini.
English Translation
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