Axially prestressed free structural element - has loading applied at element ends to balance tensile and compressive forces

摘要

After application of force at the ends, the elements are connected so that normal force components are removed. The remaining bending moments act as bar-shape, flat or three-dimensional structures, to stabilise the stress forces. The bend moments transfer deformation to provide resistance and reduce sag in the building structure as a function of load introduction. Stress anchors can be used for simultaneous introduction of tensile and compressive forces into the structural elements.