Which risk increases when a reinforced concrete supporting column experiences sustained creep deformation?

💡 Explanation

When concrete creeps under sustained load, stress redistribution occurs because the concrete slowly flows, increasing the compressive stress within the remaining load-bearing section and rebar, leading to buckling. Therefore buckling risk increases, rather than corrosion, shear or spalling if the redistribution exceeds critical stress limits.

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