Which risk increases when a historical stone arch bridge experiences freeze-thaw cycles?

💡 Explanation

When water penetrates stone joints and freezes, ice wedging occurs because the water expands upon freezing, exerting pressure on the stone, leading to potential keystone slippage. Therefore, keystone slippage is the increased risk, rather than sinking, cracking, or tilting which arise from completely different mechanisms.

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