Which construction outcome occurs when employing ashlar masonry in earthquake-prone areas?

💡 Explanation

Ashlar masonry uses precisely cut stones which provides inherent stability because frictional damping absorbs seismic energy; therefore the structure is more resistant to collapse, rather than succumbing to liquefaction or resonance effects.

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