Which outcome results when an ancient Inca rope bridge's stone anchorage succumbs to seismic forces?

💡 Explanation

Tensile failure results due to increased loading by ground movement and gravitational forces because the anchorage fails, and a static equilibrium cannot obtain sufficient normal force. The mechanism specifically is anchorage shear failure, therefore the deck support breaks, rather than experiencing increased oscillations without total compromise.

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