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← HistoryWhich crucial consequence threatened Viking longship-supported pontoon bridges during North Sea crossings?
A)Rope decay compromised structural integrity✓
B)Planking warp worsened hydrodynamic drag
C)Sailcloth ripping accelerated bridge collapse
D)Hull splitting induced asymmetrical loading
💡 Explanation
The bridge's structural integrity decreases when rope decays extensively, because tension elements suffer increased strain via creep compliance; therefore, catastrophic failure emerges rather than simply increased deformation and planking warps under load.
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