Which performance benefit primarily results when post-tensioning high-strength concrete beams?

💡 Explanation

Pre-stressing induces compressive stress, improving tensile capacity, because the applied pre-compression must be overcome before tensile cracks form due to external loads. Therefore, cracking resistance increases, rather than vibration damping, conductivity, or thermal properties being directly affected in post-tensioning.

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