Which of the following statements regarding steel used to prestress concrete is LEAST accurate?
A) The forces that are produced in the prestressing process remain locked in the steel for 50 years.
B) Postensioned steel is not bonded to the concrete so it is dangerous to cut through with a saw or torch.
C) When cut, postensioned steel can spring out of the concrete resulting in injuries to those nearby.
D) Cutting through reinforcing steel can lead to failure of the concrete element.
A
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