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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from differential thermal expansion between dissimilar materials in Mughal-era pietra dura inlay exposed to diurnal cycling?
A)Mortar composition phase transition occurred
B)Inlay component delamination accelerates thereby✓
C)Foundation settlement experienced catastrophic shear
D)Gradients induced complete structural decoupling
💡 Explanation
Accelerated inlay delamination is observed because differential thermal expansion induces stress at interfaces; therefore, the weaker adhesive fails, rather than more robust components undergoing phase transformation, shear, or decoupling. Thermal mismatch underlies this mechanism.
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