Which outcome resulted from ice accumulation on the bridge cables due to freezing rain on the Quebec Bridge's under-construction cantilever spans?

💡 Explanation

A shift in structural balance resulted due to increased dead load. Icing increases weight through the 'accumulation' mechanism, unbalancing the incomplete cantilever. This imbalance led to structural instability, rather than only heightened stress because even distribution was necessary.

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