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Which risk increases substantially when improper concrete curing reduces hydration within prestressed concrete beams used in bridge construction?

A)Reduced long-term creep resistance
B)Increased susceptibility to chloride ingress
C)Compromised bond strength of steel
D)Accelerated fatigue crack propagation

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Compromised bond strength increases dramatically because decreased hydration impairs cement matrix development around prestressing strands, inhibiting effective stress transfer via interfacial adhesion rather than resisting environmental chloride intrusion; therefore correct answer is C.

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