Which outcome resulted from countermining beneath a besieged castle wall?

💡 Explanation

Countermining creates instability causing collapse; undermining employs Soil arching. This induces a concentrated load leading to shear failure of the wall's base, because a void is created, therefore collapse occurs, rather than simple settling or minor displacement.

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