Explain the difference between prestressing strands and prestressing tendons.

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A prestressing strand is the prestressing steel. A prestressing tendon includes the strand, sleeve (used in posttensioning) and end anchorages.

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A(n) ____ provides a convenient means of turning the engine over for disassembly and reassembly.

A. arbor B. engine stand C. floor creeper D. hydraulic jack

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Ringworm in hedgehogs causes _____

a. lethargy and diarrhea b. crusting around the face and ears c. decreased appetite and hyperkeratosis d. loose spines and spine loss

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What is the purpose of the evaporator in the refrigeration system?

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