Which functional problem emerged when scaling Viking longship ropework?

💡 Explanation

As Viking longships scaled up, longer ropes experienced accelerated failure due to cyclic loading. Rope fiber fatigue increased because higher sails induced greater oscillatory stress therefore reducing lifespan severely, rather than weaving, sealing, or dye issues being primary bottlenecks.

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