Which risk during Inca stone masonry increases when poorly sorted stones are used?

💡 Explanation

Differential settling results because stones of variable sizes and shapes compact unevenly under load leading to failure. This induces stresses within the foundation and therefore structural instability occurs, rather than uniform compression or resistance to surface degradation.

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