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← HistoryWhich limitation initially prevented long, permanent Viking trestle bridges?
A)Inadequate timber curing technologies existed✓
B)Riverbed scour significantly eroded supports
C)Seasonal frost-heave damaged foundations
D)Precise astronomical navigation was unavailable
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Limited construction of long, permanent bridges stemmed from inadequate timber curing technologies; therefore, the wood rotted quickly because effective wood preservation techniques were unavailable, rather than scour/frost, or navigation affecting bridge design.
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