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← HistoryWhich consequence resulted from creep in historic Inca rope bridges?
A)Reduced tensile strength of ropes
B)Increased bridge deck instability✓
C)Accelerated material oxidization rates
D)Elevated frictional contact resistance
💡 Explanation
Increased decking instability resulted from creep because rope fibers experienced continuous deformation under sustained tension, resulting in a lowered elastic modulus, therefore deck sagged over time, rather than an instantaneous breaking point or altered chemical properties.
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