Which risk increases when a steel bridge's expansion joints seize due to corrosion?

💡 Explanation

When expansion joints seize, thermal expansion induces compressive stress because the bridge deck cannot freely expand, leading to potential buckling. Therefore buckling risk increases, rather than vibration, coating failure, or load capacity reduction which involve different mechanisms.

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