Which mechanical outcome occurs when a concrete casting of reinforced-steel building columns experiences prolonged cryogenic temperatures?

💡 Explanation

Spalling and structural weakening occur because differential thermal contraction induces stress beyond material limits. The mechanism is differential thermal expansion; concrete and steel shrink at different rates. Therefore, stress fractures occur, rather than maintaining structural integrity under load.

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