The prestressing of concrete member is carried out to reduce ________

1.	The prestressing of concrete member is carried out to reduce ___________
A.	Compressive stresses
B.	Tensile stresses
C.	Bending stresses
D.	Shear force
Answer» B. Tensile stresses

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