Which consequence resulted when Roman siege engines repeatedly targeted a stone fortification wall at same point?

💡 Explanation

When siege engines pound a wall repeatedly at same point, stress concentration occurs because material accumulates strain energy beyond its elastic limit, leading to progressive fracturing. Therefore cracking is most likely, rather than uniform disintegration(inconsistent impact), ablation(requires specific material), or vaporization(beyond gunpowder capability then).

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