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    The Ability of a Material to Span Horizontal Distances with a Minimum
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The Ability of a Material to Span Horizontal Distances with a Minimum

Question 20

Question 20

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The ability of a material to span horizontal distances with a minimum of support is called:


A) vaulting.
B) tensile strength.
C) tension.
D) buttressing.
E) compression.

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