Which structural failure mode became more prevalent in late Roman fortifications lacking consistent maintenance?

💡 Explanation

When Roman fortifications were poorly maintained, material leaching increased weathering because lack of repairs exposed the concrete to rain and freeze-thaw cycles, causing gradual degradation. Thererfore accelerated erosion results, rather than collapse, creep, or fracturing, which require respectively impact, sustained high load, or temperature cycling.

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