Which outcome occurred when Roman siege catapults exceeded design tension limits during sustained firing?

💡 Explanation

When catapults exceeded tension on frames, structural failure occurred because material limits were surpassed causing catastrophic breakage. Therefore the frame fails rapidly, rather than bundle decay, increased accuracy, or efficiency improvements which relies on controlled, below-limit operation.

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