In symmetrically reinforced sections, shrinkage stresses in concrete and steel are respectively

In Concrete:

Concrete tries to shrink but is restrained by the steel reinforcement
This restraint prevents free contraction
The concrete is therefore pulled back or stretched
Result: TENSILE stress in concrete

In Steel:

Steel prevents the concrete from shrinking freely
The shrinking concrete pulls on the steel, trying to compress it
Result: COMPRESSIVE stress in steel

shrinkage stresses primarily cause tensile stresses in the concrete and compressive stresses in the steel.

A

B...as it's been asked for shrinkage stress...nt fr norml stress..

Options A. Concrete in comparison and steel in tension

A