On ancient Roman roads, which consequence occurs when thermal expansion constraints induce compressive forces on the paving stones?

💡 Explanation

Paving stones under compression from constrained thermal expansion reach a critical buckling load, causing instability; the **Euler buckling** effect leads to deformation of the roadway because the compressive load overcomes sectional resistance, therefore buckling occurs, rather than maintained frictional contact.

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