Which outcome occurs when Roman siege engines launch projectiles that impact fortifications unevenly?

💡 Explanation

When uneven projectile impacts occur, stress concentration develops because forces gather at specific points bypassing uniform pressure, leading to a heightened probability of fracture. Therefore, stress concentrations cause fracture, rather than vibration, creep, or electrochemical effects which arise from different loading or environmental conditions.

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