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← HistoryWhich consequence results when thermal expansion stresses mosaic tiles secured with 'pietra dura'?
A)Reduced thermal conductivity locally
B)Cracking within the mortar substrate✓
C)Increased moisture permeation rate
D)Local change of chromatic resonance
💡 Explanation
Cracking initiates due to coefficient differences causing stress; crack propagation is the mechanism. Mosaics debond because tensile stress exceeds the mortar's strength; therefore, tiles separate, rather than alter thermal or optical properties which impact other factors.
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