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← HistoryWhich constraint most challenged initial Inca suspension bridge construction?
A)Anchorage strength verification✓
B)Predicting meteorological river swells
C)Precise cable length calculation
D)Rope fiber consistency standards
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Anchorage strength verification posed challenges because the bridge's integrity relied on abuments capable of withstanding substantial tension from swaying and loads; therefore, reliably anchoring cables was paramount, rather than accurate cable length or exact material property characterization.
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