While anchorage slip involves a definite total amount of concrete shortening and thus is lower in members with small spans compared to members with large spans, due care should be taken when prestressing a short member to allow for the loss of stresses due to anchorage slip, which forms a major component. The loss can be estimated by using formula SL = KS X PS/[(1+X)Y] where SL is the slip loss in tons, KS is the stiffness factor, X is the horizontal displacement in inches, Y is the depth in inches, and PS is the load per span. In this case, SL = 0.5 X 14 X 1.25/[(1 + 0.0025) 10] = 0.000079 MT. This means that the loss due to the slip of Anchorage will be 7.9 mgals. If we assume that the member is fully loaded, then its loss will be 9 mgals. Anchorage loss is one of the major factors that need to be considered while estimating the loss of strength in tension members. If the loss due to anchorage is high, then the member cannot be used for its designed purpose. Slip loss increases as the member becomes longer. However many buildings have shorter than typical maximum span lengths because they are located in areas that experience heavy ice and snow loading.