Which increased risk arises as rope suspension bridges age because oxidation affects hemp?

💡 Explanation

Oxidation embrittles the hemp fibers within the rope leading to lower tensile strength, leading to cable rupture through oxidative degradation. Therefore, cable strength diminishes faster, rather than immediate vibration or tower issues absent unusually strong disturbances and/or poor initial construction.

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