Which consequence results when segments of a Roman road undergo differential settling?

💡 Explanation

Longitudinal tensile stress concentration occurs because differential settling induces bending, leading to tension at the surface; therefore cracks propagate along the road, rather than compressive stresses causing fatigue, which is a different mechanism.

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