Which outcome occurs when non-uniform thermal expansion impacts prestressed concrete structures?

💡 Explanation

Thermal gradients induce internal stresses, therefore differential strains activate crack propagation due to reduced tensile capacity by 'thermal prestress relaxation,' because non-uniform heating affects the pre-tensioning force; rather than vibration dampening which is related to material properties.

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