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← HistoryWhich structural behavior causes arch bowing outward during settling?
A)Keystone unlocks; load redistributes
B)Buttress gives; thrust increases✓
C)Spandrel weakens; arch compresses
D)Voussoirs bind; shearing prevents
💡 Explanation
Increased thrust results when outward movement reduces resistance when the buttress gives, because a shifting base results in reduced reaction force; therefore, bowing occurs rather than maintaining its original shape as forces cannot be contained by the reduced buttress capability.
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