Which structural failure results when a Roman arch is constructed without adequate keystone support during initial assembly?

💡 Explanation

When the keystone is missing, the arch experiences unbalanced lateral thrust because the load is not properly distributed, causing the arch to spread outward and collapse. Therefore lateral thrust results, rather than shear, buckling, or settlement which require a different load distribution.

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