Weak hemp fibers induced what outcome involving Viking rope bridges?

💡 Explanation

Reduced tensile strength in hemp fibers initiates progressive structural unraveling because rope tension exceeds fiber strength, inducing creep and failure; therefore the bridge weakens, rather than failing due to environmental factors if hemp quality was better maintained during production.

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