Which consequence resulted from the variable cooling rates when casting large civil cannons in 17th-century Europe?

💡 Explanation

During the casting process, thicker cannon sections cooled slower than thinner ones; differential Thermal Contraction created these internal stresses. Therefore, zones of higher pressure were established, rather than increased uniformity which would support chamber pressures, bore consistency, or remove blockages.

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