Which risk increases when unreinforced stone arches sag incrementally?

💡 Explanation

Keystone slippage probability increases because loss of shape leads to reduced normal force and lessened friction at the interfaces, inducing block separation; therefore slippage is more likely here, rather than tension, compression, or compression failure being primary issues.

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