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Why must concrete breakout cones be screened before relying only on epoxy bond lengths for clustered anchors?

Choices

  • (A) Concrete edge breakout can precede adhesive failure when embedments crowd a thin edge
  • (B) Breakout cones never interact with reinforcing congestion
  • (C) Epoxy adhesives negate all concrete tensile rupture mechanics
  • (D) Anchors spaced at 6d eliminate breakout regardless of geometry

Correct answer: (A)

Concrete edge breakout can precede adhesive failure when embedments crowd a thin edge

Explanation

Edge distance caps the resisting breakout prism behind anchor groups.

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