Which consequence accelerated Roman artillery decay in siege warfare?

💡 Explanation

Artillery, using twisted rope (cordage) to project projectiles, decayed rapidly because humidity caused biodegradation within the tensioned organic materials. Therefore, performance degraded unpredictably, rather than through gradual metal fatigue of purely mechanical components like springs.

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