Which risk increased significantly with the development of barrel vaulting in Roman architecture?

💡 Explanation

The use of barrel vaults increased lateral thrust because stress propagated outwards rather than downwards; therefore, the risk of outward collapse due to insufficient buttressing increased, rather than issues directly related to other forces.

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