Which failure frequently undermined Roman siege ramp efficacy during the Republic?

💡 Explanation

Soil subsidence around the earthen ramp failed due to differential compaction because the ramp's weight exceeded foundation's bearing capacity, therefore decreasing height and disrupting the siege rather than crew or projectiles, because the effect is due to distributed load.

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