Which risk increased in medieval stone castle construction when mortar degraded?

💡 Explanation

Accelerated compressive arch displacement occurred because decreased mortar integrity led to the arch elements’ increased movement under load due to reduced load distribution via friction, therefore increasing destabilization, rather than other options that reduce or control force.

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