Which degradation most impacts load-bearing capacity after water permeates lime mortars anchoring the inlaid pietra dura panels often used in Mughal architecture?

💡 Explanation

The primary problem with absorbed water concerns freeze-thaw cycles, because water expands upon freezing, enacting destructive pressure. Accelerated freeze-thaw expansion cracks the decorative pietra dura rather than mainly affecting aesthetic qualities; therefore, structural integrity decreases.

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