Which consequence arises in a Roman torsion siege engine when improperly seasoned wood is used for the skein?

💡 Explanation

Decreased range occurs because the skein loses elasticity through stress relaxation, a viscoelastic creep mechanism arising from the cellular structure of the insufficiently dried wood; therefore the catapult arm is underpowered rather than operating with full torsion power.

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