Which outcome developed on ancient Roman roads when excessive seasonal temperature variations repeatedly stresses the concrete?

💡 Explanation

When road concrete experiences repeated temperature swings, cyclic thermal stress occurs because differential expansion leads tensile overloading. Therefore, transverse thermal cracks develop, rather than rutting, abrasion potholes or compaction, which require different loading conditions or mechanisms.

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