Which risk increases when timber rope bridges experience prolonged soaking?

💡 Explanation

Timber expansion increases rope slack and connection shear, thereby reducing 'tension of strained supports', because swelling weakens joints and ropes. Therefore, tension drops, rather than bridge fracture due to the increased humidity.

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