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Which outcome occurs when a composite steel-concrete beam experiences significant cryogenic cooling?

A)Differential thermal contraction fractures connections
B)Steel ductility increases, improving strength
C)Concrete shrinkage reduces bond stress
D)Uniform stress distribution optimizes loadbearing

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Cryogenic load cases can initiate differential thermal contraction; the dissimilar materials contract at different rates, thus generating stress at the bonded interface rather than uniformly, because the coefficient of thermal expansion alters. Therefore, connection failure becomes probable.

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