Which material failure increases in structural sandstone when improperly bonded to pietra dura inlay?

💡 Explanation

Differential thermal expansion cracking occurs because inlaid pietra dura (dense stone) and sandstone expand/contract at different rates; therefore, stresses build at the interface, causing cracks, rather than an effect like galvanic corrosion needing a conductive material.

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