Which material outcome occurred when medieval castle stone experienced prolonged freeze-thaw cycles?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated mechanical weathering occurred due to expansion/contraction of water freezing within pores, exhibiting FRACTURE PROPAGATION. Because ice expands exerting pressure exceeding the stone's tensile strength, therefore weakening of the stone occurs causing weathering, rather than an increase in resistance.

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