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Which mechanism causes concrete beam shear failure when diagonal tension exceeds concrete tensile strength?

A)Formation of inclined cracks
B)Crushing of concrete in compression
C)Buckling of longitudinal reinforcement
D)Shear connectors losing capacity

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When diagonal tension surpasses concrete's tensile limit, shear cracks form because the concrete's resistance is overwhelmed, initiating a sudden, inclined fracture. Therefore, inclined cracks result, rather than crushing, buckling, or connector failure, which involve exceeding compressive, stability, or bond limits respectively.

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