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← HistoryWhich outcome occurred when undermining a medieval castle's foundation?
A)Localized wall section collapse✓
B)Immediate global structural failure
C)Complete dismantling via keystone
D)Increased soil bearing capacity
💡 Explanation
Undermining caused Differential Settlement, because the support weakens at specific points. Therefore, a localized wall collapse occurs that is strategically targeted, rather than immediate global failure or soil changes elsewhere.
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