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← HistoryWhich consequence occurs in an Inca suspension bridge when cable moisture fluctuates?
A)Changing tension affects load distribution✓
B)Vegetation readily overgrows stone anchors
C)Earthquake susceptibility significantly increases
D)Excessive cable sag impairs deck rigidity
💡 Explanation
Changing tension alters load distribution because cyclic humidity affects fiber length, altering force balance; the dynamic relaxation mechanism undermines tension. This redistribution weakens stability therefore, rather than vegetation issues or seismic vulnerability if moisture content remains static throughout its period.
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