Which risk dramatically increased when early Roman road construction exceeded its design limits on highly sloped terrain?

💡 Explanation

When Roman roads exceeded slope design limits, soil shear failure occurs because gravity overcomes the soil's internal friction, leading to landslides that displace sections of the roadbed. Therefore roadbed displacement results, rather aqueduct collapse, bridge failure, or tunnel implosion which are affected by distinct structural mechanisms.

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