Which outcome increased the risk for Inca stone arch construction?

💡 Explanation

Localized high tectonic stress could displace keystones, increasing the collapse risk because **shear failure** will occur in areas of compression. Therefore stresses were managed, rather than compressive strength being dominant, preventing material failure.

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