Which risk increases for Zhou Dynasty crossbows when bronze locking mechanisms fail?

💡 Explanation

Accidental firing increases, because shear stress exceeds bronze's limit when the sear tooth (trigger) experiences excess load via work hardening. This triggers elastic deformation in the bronze retaining notch, therefore the bow fires unexpectedly, rather than remaining locked and stable.

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