Which outcome occurred when the builders of medieval cathedrals exceeded the compressive strength limitations of their masonry?

💡 Explanation

Increased *lateral thrust* arises when masonry compressive strength is exceeded, because material yields under load, precipitating structural failure; therefore walls bow outward to relieve stress, rather than distributing load vertically, as required for stable construction.

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