Which consequence resulted when Inca stone masonry lacked expansion joints at Machu Picchu?

💡 Explanation

Increased rigidity occurs because lacking expansion joints, thermal expansion creates compressive stresses; this reduces structure seismic resistance, therefore, compromising integrity, rather than increased erosion or thermal inertia that affects surface degradation only.

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