Which structural problem plagued early ironclad warship construction during the 19th century?

💡 Explanation

When iron plates were fastened to steel frames in early ironclads, electrolytic corrosion occurred because iron is more anodic than steel in sea water, leading to accelerated corrosion of the iron plates. Therefore electrolytic corrosion resulted, rather than embrittlement, fatigue, or graphitization which have alternative mechanisms.

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