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← HistoryWhich risk increases significantly when tesserae detach Byzantine mosaics?
A)Structural weakness of supporting walls
B)Increased susceptibility to thermal expansion
C)Water ingress causing freeze-thaw damage✓
D)Compromised fire resistance characteristics
💡 Explanation
Water ingress increases because tesserae detachment defeats grout's original waterproofing via capillary action, therefore moisture penetrates leading to freeze-thaw cycles that expand ice, rather than structural weakening, expansion issues or fire risks.
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