摘要 |
A structural tendon comprises a plurality (e.g. 2, 4, or 6) of individual strands 1 a-d, ropes, or other elongate load-bearing members, each having a protective jacket 2a-d. The members 1a-d are arranged in a coherent assembly which is substantially torque-balanced under load. Support means (e.g. fluted former 7) supports each member 1a-d over an extended area of its peripheral surface between adjacent members. <IMAGE> |