Which outcome arises from inaccurate keying of stones during early Inca ashlar masonry construction?

💡 Explanation

Decreased interlock and structural integrity occur because force distribution relies on interlocking stone geometry called 'keying'. Without proper fitting, load distribution suffers due to reduced static friction, therefore individual stones become more prone to displacement, rather than uniformly distributing the force.

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