Which outcome results when Viking rope bridge maintenance is neglected, especially halyards?

💡 Explanation

Increased torsion stress leads to rope failure, because uneven tension distribution causes individual strands to twist and break faster, weakening halyards. Therefore, a higher risk of sudden failures occurs along the length, rather than uniform tensile failure if maintained.

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