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← HistoryWhich outcome occurs when Roman roads experience deformation under heavy cart traffic during thaw cycles?
A)Aggregate interlock becomes greatly reduced✓
B)Thermal expansion relieves internal stresses
C)Reactive silica prevents material cracking
D)Improved drainage eliminates water damage
💡 Explanation
Aggregate interlock reduction happens because freeze-thaw cycles introduce moisture and volumetric expansion within road materials; this weakens the structure rather than relieving stresses. Therefore, deformation arises rather than increased structural integrity under repeated weight.
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