Which consequence results when the 'agger' embankment of a Roman siege ramp reaches its height limit?

💡 Explanation

Compaction increases excessively; Shear Failure results because weight at maximum height exceeds soil shear strength. Therefore, slopes often became unstable, rather than presenting a solid, level surface. This limited effectiveness by increasing risk rather than accelerating attacks.

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