Which consequence results when the Roman 'agger' lacks adequate compaction?

💡 Explanation

Inadequate compaction decreases the 'agger'’s shear strength via soil consolidation, because this increases void ratio. This leads to differential settling therefore increasing structural collapse risk rather than providing stable scaling for the enemy.

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