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Which constraint limited Roman concrete construction with pozzolan?

A)Maintaining optimal hydration exotherm
B)Minimizing aggregate sedimentation rate
C)Balancing gypsum crystallization pressure
D)Maximizing silica dissolution temperature

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Early large Roman marine structures suffered because inaccurate mixing caused inconsistent HYDRATION EXOTHERM that increased material stresses, therefore increased cracking occurred rather than a consistent monolithic structure, other options not being as significant.

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