Which functional outcome necessitated complex interlocking joints within Incan aqueducts?

💡 Explanation

Large earthquakes frequently occurred, so interlocking joints enhanced friction, enabling energy *dissipation*, because the blocks could slide relative to each other; therefore, minimizing seismic displacement allowed aqueducts to remain functional, rather than collapsing ensuring water supply.

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