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Prestresses Houses

Thread starter Kate1
Start date Feb 26, 2003

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Feb 26, 2003

Kate1

Structural

What is the approx lifetime of prestressed Tee Beam House? I have seen one of approx 40 years old. I know problems can appear in some prestressed construction after about 30 years. It is also quite difficult to assess the condition. Am I remembering this correctly?