VibraXX
Live Quiz Arena
🎁 1 Free Round Daily
⚡ Enter Arena
HomeCategoriesHistoryQuestion
Question
History

During the Byzantine era, which degradation mode accelerates tesserae loss in glass mosaics exposed to high temperature differentials?

A)Differential thermal expansion
B)Capillary condensation increase
C)Alkali dissolution enhancement
D)Biogenic material accumulation

💡 Explanation

Differential thermal expansion leads to surface stress increases, because expansion coefficients vary between glass and setting mortar therefore, inducing cracking and detachment rather than condensation effects, which are less directly linked to temperature.

🏆 Up to £1,000 monthly prize pool

Ready for the live challenge? Join the next global round now.
*Terms apply. Skill-based competition.

⚡ Enter Arena

Related Questions

Browse History