Which outcome arises from exceeding compressive limit during Roman wall construction?

💡 Explanation

Catastrophic collapse happens because exceeding the compressive limit triggers material crushing under high compression, exceeding material cohesion and resulting in widespread fracturing known as brittle failure, therefore structural parts degrade rather than bend. Hydrostatic pressure and efflorescence are water related.

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