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Which cracking risk increases when welding high-carbon steel beams?

A)Hydrogen-induced cold cracking (HICC)
B)Lamellar tearing occurs internally
C)Embrittlement via temper bead removal
D)Hot cracking during solidification occurs

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Hydrogen-induced cold cracking (HICC) increases because hydrogen diffusion occurs in the heat-affected zone. Therefore, residual stress from welding combines with hydrogen embrittlement creating cracks, rather than simple solidification or lamellar tearing under lower-carbon content.

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