Which physical consequence emerged periodically on roadways during empire consolidation?

💡 Explanation

Increased wall failures occurred, because expanding the road network required higher embankment support. This leads to increased lateral thrust transmitted through backfill soil via the RANKINE passive pressure mechanism. Therefore thrust increased, rather than expansion which reduces stress.

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