During an inspection, the inspector finds that a steel I-beam in the basement has significant rust scaling and section loss. The MOST important evaluation is:
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A
The color and texture of the rust, which indicates the type of steel used
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B
Whether the section loss has reduced the beam's load-carrying capacity
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C
Whether the rust has stained the concrete floor below the beam
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D
The age of the beam based on the rust pattern