Experimental Study of Prestressed Concrete Girders

1. Introduction

A satisfactory engineering description of prestressed concrete girders is essential for the safe design of rural water pumping. A mathematical model of the system is developed and subsequently solved by means of successive over-relaxation. A safety margin of about 18% is retained even under the most severe loading considered. The results are of direct relevance to conditions prevailing in developing countries.

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2. Materials and Methods

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3. Results and Discussion

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4. Conclusion

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