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← HistoryWhich mechanism minimized differential expansion stress within Mughal pietra dura inlay panels?
A)Beveled stone edges interlock✓
B)Mortar composition resists cracking
C)Consistent expansion coefficients used
D)Iron dowels reinforce jointing
💡 Explanation
Interlocking beveled edges provide mechanical retention and distribution of differential thermal expansion stress, because they resist shear forces. The panel then resists cracking; rather than relying on mortar or material properties alone; therefore accommodating temperature fluctuations.
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