Which of the following losses of pre-stress occurs only in pre-tensioning and not in posttensioning?
(A) Elastic shortening of concrete
(B) Shrinkage of concrete
(C) Creep of concrete
(D) Loss due to friction

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Answer :

Answer: Option A

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