Which consequence directly resulted when Roman siege engineers improperly adjusted a battering ram's swing?

💡 Explanation

Fractured mounting points occurred because excessive force applied through asymmetrical **stress concentration** weakened the localized wooden structures. Therefore, the ram impacted inefficiently and damaged its own support, rather than weakening sections from repeated balanced impacts as intended.

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