Which mechanism limited 18th-century wooden ship hull integrity when cannons were fired?

💡 Explanation

When cannons fire, the hull experiences shear stress concentration leading to progressive weakening because the force rapidly transmits through wooden joints. Therefore gradual shear failure occurs due to stress concentrations, rather than brittle impacts, chemical oxidation, or creep deformation which rely on different materials and conditions.

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