Which structural problem commonly occurred when Roman fortifications exceeded their design height limits during rapid construction?

💡 Explanation

When exceeding height limits, excessive weight leads to foundation subsidence, because the underlying soil's bearing capacity is surpassed, causing differential settling that destabilizes the structure. Therefore foundation subsidence results, rather than buckling, crumbling or collapse require distinct failure modes or component weaknesses.

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