Which structural problem challenged the original construction of the Washington Monument's obelisk shaft?

💡 Explanation

When construction paused and then resumed years later, different quarries supplied marble, causing color band mismatch due to varying mineral compositions within the stone. Therefore, color matching problems resulted, rather than soil settling, weathering, or expansion which involve different material properties and environmental interactions.

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