Which mechanism ensured ancient Roman roads resisted deformation under heavy use?

💡 Explanation

Arch action distributed the load outwards and downwards, which prevented localized stress and deformation in Roman Roads, because the individual stones transferred pressure to neighboring stones, ultimately to the road base; therefore, roads remained intact rather than easily developing ruts.

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