If C is creep coefficient, f is original pre-stress in concrete, m is modular ratio, E is Young's modulus
of steel and e is shrinkage strain, the combined effect of creep and shrinkage is:
(A) (1 - C)mf - eE
B) (C - 1)mf + eE
(C) (C - 1)mf - eE
(D) (1 - C)mf + eE

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Answer: Option B

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