Which limitation of timber restricts the length of period ship hulls because of its limited material properties?

💡 Explanation

Elastic instability limits hull size because column buckling amplifies under compressive loading; therefore frame strength decreases rather than experiencing sheer force issues, unlike cracking from decay in fungi.

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