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← HistoryWhich constraint limited structural bronze use in ancient ziggurats?
A)High ductile-brittle transition temperature
B)Susceptibility to creep under pressure✓
C)Low strength-to-weight ratio overall
D)High coefficient of thermal expansion
💡 Explanation
The weight of the ziggurat caused deformation because bronze exhibits creep, a slow deformation at elevated temperatures or under significant stress. Therefore, only limited bronze was implemented structurally, rather than a more liberal use due to lower temperature performance or expansion issues.
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