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Which risk significantly increases in Inca suspension bridges during periods of high diurnal temperature variation?

A)Anchorage stone accelerated spalling
B)Quipu recordkeeping data corruption
C)Decking planks become brittle
D)Rope connections overheat visibly

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Increased diurnal temperature cycles caused increased thermal expansion and contraction within the stone anchorages using the thermal stress mechanism; because of differential expansion, this leads to spalling and cracking of integral stonework anchors therefore affecting structural integrity rather than plank embrittlement under normal humidity or overheating issues.

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