Which risk increases when the hydraulic head exceeds design limits in a Roman aqueduct?

💡 Explanation

When hydraulic head exceeds limits, increased hydrostatic pressure occurs because water depth increases, exceeding material strength and causing cracking. Therefore structural failure is the primary risk, rather than blockage, contamination, or reduced flow which involve different mechanisms such as mineral precipitation, breaches, or frictional losses.

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