Which mechanism limited building heights using Roman concrete masonry?

💡 Explanation

Tensile strength limited Roman concrete heights because after a few stories poured concrete cracked under its own weight due to the tensile stress exceeding Cohesion; therefore height was limited, rather than by cost or curing.

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