Which structural failure increases when medieval masonry arches experience frost?

💡 Explanation

Spalling increases due to the ice expansion mechanism because water penetrates the porous masonry and expands on freezing. Therefore, freeze-thaw destroys the outer layers, rather than creep (slow deformation) or shear failure (due to force) or settlement (ground issue).

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