Как по Английски будет 预应力

noun

Stress applied to an object during manufacture or prior to some other treatment, usually in order to counteract applied loads.

adjective

Occurring before a stressed syllable.

verb

To apply stress to (an object or material) during manufacture or prior to some other treatment, especially so as to counteract applied loads; specifically to reinforce concrete with steel rods or wires which have been tensioned while the concrete is setting.

adjective

Strengthened by the application of stress during manufacture, especially (of concrete) by means of rods or wires inserted under tension before the material is set.

Примеры использования:

We are installing a lift in a church that has a prestressed, precast concrete elevated floor.