Which structural consequence resulted from excessive lateral thrust in early Roman arch construction without sufficient abutment?

💡 Explanation

When arches lacked adequate abutment, excessive lateral thrust caused outward displacement because horizontal forces exceeded the resisting forces, leading to arch collapse. Therefore arch collapse resulted, rather than fatigue, settlement, or spalling which involve different stress/environmental mechanisms.

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