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Which mechanism counteracts bending moments via embedded tendons?

A)Concrete prestressing resists tensile stresses
B)Reduced concrete creep overtime occurs
C)Increased thermal expansion develops faster
D)Bond slippage increases during loading

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Concrete prestressing utilizes the principle of applying compressive stress to the concrete section before external loads, because this compressive force from the prestressed tendons counteracts tensile stresses due to bending; therefore, tensile cracking is delayed rather than concrete relying on its limited tensile strength.

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