Which catastrophic outcome risks developing during seismic events impairing post-tensioned concrete?

💡 Explanation

Anchorage failure arises during seismic stress because the increased force exceeds the capacity of the embedded wedge blocks which transfer the post-tensioning force; therefore, the concrete cracks and bursts, rather than the rebar yielding, which it's designed to resist first under typical tensile loading.

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