Which structural consequence resulted from the excessive removal of load-bearing stones during the dismantling of Roman Colosseum?

💡 Explanation

When load-bearing stones were removed, thrust forces were no longer counteracted because the structural integrity was compromised, leading to outward tilting due to the imbalance of forces. Therefore catastrophic wall tilting results, rather than settling, keystone collapse, or weathering which require different environmental and degradation mechanisms.

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