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← HistoryWhich constraint forced the precise tessellation in ancient Inca masonry?
A)Minimizing thermal expansion stresses
B)Allowing seismic energy dissipation✓
C)Reducing material quarrying effort
D)Preventing rainwater penetration
💡 Explanation
Seismic activity demanded precise tessellation, using frictional damping to stabilize buildings. The Interlocking stonework allows relative movement via frictional damping, absorbing energy, because this mechanism prevented total structural collapse; therefore, seismic energy is dissipated, rather than cracking rigid cement.
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