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← HistoryWhich consequence increased stress concentration points in early iron ships?
A)Rivet hole punching technique✓
B)Weakness of early steam engines
C)Corrosion in seawater exposure
D)Non-uniformity of wrought iron
💡 Explanation
Rivet hole punching created micro-cracks initiating brittle fracture because it deformed the metal around the hole, inducing residual stress; therefore, ships became susceptible to cracking rapidly, when under sail, rather than only corroding over time.
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