Which outcome arises when medieval pontoon bridge anchors shift?

💡 Explanation

Anchor shifting causes increased shear stress because the bridge platform's restraint dissipates, therefore the bridge collapses when shear stress exceeds the timber’s yield strength, rather than failing due to hydrostatic balance or resonance from changing traffic.

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