Which consequence results when inadequately mortared load-bearing stone spalls due to ice?

💡 Explanation

Reduced interface friction causes slippage because the freeze-thaw cycles induce spalling, altering the initial friction angles supporting quasi-static loading, therefore shear strength decreases, rather than thermal gradients changing, and settling occurs with underlying foundation problems, independent from the stonework's interfaces.

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