Which risk increases when pressure exceeds keystone strength in Roman archways?

💡 Explanation

Archway stone-masonry stability depends on compressive stress resolution; exceeding loadbearing capacity promotes catastrophic failure because of insufficient internal Friction; therefore, the structure collapses rather than experiencing controlled deformation or settlement.

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