Which risk escalates when early suspension bridge anchors use poorly-sorted stone?

💡 Explanation

Differential settling precipitates as unconsolidated stone compresses unevenly via soil COMPACTION. Smaller material voids allow subsidence because bridge weight distribution stresses the foundation; therefore differential settling occurs, rather than uniform compression with well-graded stone.

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