Which consequence arose historically when Roman siege engines exceeded mortar capacity during extensive city sieges?

💡 Explanation

Excessive force beyond material limits triggered early failures; the mechanism being material fatigue. The catapult arms suffered premature catapult arm splintering because consistent over-tensioning weakened their laminated wood, therefore rendering them inaccurate and unsafe, rather than leading to frame damage alone.

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