Which mechanism causes concrete bridge beam fracturing during freeze-thaw cycles?

💡 Explanation

Hydraulic pressure causes fracture because water expands upon freezing within the concrete pores, exceeding the tensile strength; therefore, the concrete cracks, rather than benefiting from the compressive strength or other expansive reactions reducing stresses.

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