Which outcome arises in early post-Song Dynasty Chinese cast iron cannons when exceeding operational powder limits?

💡 Explanation

A barrel rupture occurs due to pressure exceeding the tensile strength of the cast iron, because hoop stress grows from internal gas expansion which is stress concentration; this results in fragmentation, therefore catastrophic failure, rather than propellant issues or simple recoil.

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