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The stresses in concrete in a reinforced concrete element under sustained load due to creep

A

increases with time

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B

decrease with time

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C

remain unchanged

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D

fluctuate

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Solution

The correct option is A increases with time
The stresses in concrete under sustained load due to creep decrease with time because of stress relaxation.

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