Which consequence occurred when early masonry arches exceeded keystone limits?

💡 Explanation

Longitudinal cracking occurs due to exceeding the keystone limits as bending moment increases disproportionately, applying excessive tension along the arch. This is because exceeding designed weight limits promoted excessive deformation, rather than materials failure or footing displacement; tensile fracturing occurs rarely.

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