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← HistoryWhich crucial innovation resulted when cast iron cannon production faced shattering?
A)Wrought iron reinforcing bands✓
B)Standardized cannonball dimensions emerged
C)Gunpowder charge reduction mandated
D)Bronze substitutes replaced cast iron
💡 Explanation
Circumferential stress caused cast cannons to fracture; therefore, using wrought iron reinforcing bands applied hoop stress, limiting crack propagation because of the effect of autofrettage rather than relying solely on cast iron's tensile strength.
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