Which consequence typically results when a Roman siege ramp's structural fill settles unevenly during construction?

💡 Explanation

Uneven settling leads mainly to structural instability because differential compaction induces stresses that compromise foundations of artillery emplacements, therefore projectile aiming suffers rather than simply blocking tower access which could have alternate solutions provided by supplementary scaffolding.

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