Which outcome results when improperly cured concrete around steel support beams?

💡 Explanation

Decreased load-bearing capacity occurs because hydration of cement is incomplete, preventing proper bonding via the capillary action mechanism so structures cannot uniformly distribute stress. Therefore, load-bearing collapses occur, rather than enhanced beam strength, because the support matrix becomes fragile.

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