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← HistoryWhich constraint limited Roman concrete construction with pozzolan?
A)Maintaining optimal hydration exotherm✓
B)Minimizing aggregate sedimentation rate
C)Balancing gypsum crystallization pressure
D)Maximizing silica dissolution temperature
💡 Explanation
Early large Roman marine structures suffered because inaccurate mixing caused inconsistent HYDRATION EXOTHERM that increased material stresses, therefore increased cracking occurred rather than a consistent monolithic structure, other options not being as significant.
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