Which consequence results when a rope bridge experiences an increased load at a central point, impacting medieval trade routes?

💡 Explanation

Increased load generates higher shear stress because tension distributes unevenly across rope strands acting as structural supports, therefore the rope anchorages are more liable to failure, rather than the integrity of each strand under uniform load conditions.

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