Which mechanical effect occurs when coefficient of thermal expansion mismatches between rebar and concrete?

💡 Explanation

When the coefficient of thermal expansion mismatches, temperature changes cause differential expansion in rebar relative to concrete because the constraint causes stresses exceeding the tensile strength. Therefore "spalling" occurs, rather than buckling, creep, or fatigue which involve distinctly different load conditions.

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