Which effect accelerated Roman siege tower collapse under artillery fire?

💡 Explanation

When a siege tower is bombarded, repeated impacts cause stress concentrations and fracture at peg joints. Because the progressive weakening due to the accumulation of damage via fatigue degrades structural integrity, rather than instantaneous brittle fracture, it collapses early.

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