Which risk dramatically increased in large Roman aqueducts when the internal hydrostatic pressure limits were breached?

💡 Explanation

Mortar joint cavitation failure was common because increased internal water pressure led to the formation and collapse of vapor cavities (cavitation), thereby weakening the structure. Therefore, cavitation is the primary concern under high pressure, rather than direct stress or plant lifecycle, especially given construction technologies.

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