Which consequence arises when Roman aqueduct design neglects hydrostatic stress?

💡 Explanation

Aqueducts relied on arch support to distribute load, therefore, inadequate design leads to concentrated stresses exceeding material limits; the hydrostatic stress causes catastrophic structural collapses, because it targets weak points, rather than simply decreasing flow.

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