Which structural risk increased when wooden palisades surrounding a Roman castrum experienced prolonged siege?

💡 Explanation

A prolonged siege weakens palisades through MATERIAL FATIGUE from weathering and impacts; this reduces structural integrity because constant localized stresses accumulate, therefore leading to eventual compromise, rather than enhanced strength as the wood delaminates.

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