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← TechnologyWhich outcome results when sustained vibration weakens grout in post-tensioned concrete beams supporting a bridge?
A)Shear capacity reduction occurs✓
B)Increased buckling resistance results
C)Improved fatigue life ensues
D)Higher thermal conductivity develops
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Weakened grout allows increased tendon vibration, accelerating debonding through fretting wear because cyclic loading exceeds the material's endurance limit. Therefore, the shear capacity is reduced, rather than improved fatigue life because the stress concentration increases crack growth rate.
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