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← HistoryWhich risk accompanies improperly designed Roman road camber?
A)Increased standing water and frost heave✓
B)Reduced structural integrity of opus caementicium
C)Accelerated wear on legionary caligae
D)Decreased maneuverability of siege engines
💡 Explanation
Standing water increases with insufficient camber because improper geometry limits drainage, therefore frost heave damage will be far more likely to initiate cracking, rather than even load distribution as originally planned.
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