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Which crucial innovation resulted when cast iron cannon production faced shattering?

A)Wrought iron reinforcing bands
B)Standardized cannonball dimensions emerged
C)Gunpowder charge reduction mandated
D)Bronze substitutes replaced cast iron

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Circumferential stress caused cast cannons to fracture; therefore, using wrought iron reinforcing bands applied hoop stress, limiting crack propagation because of the effect of autofrettage rather than relying solely on cast iron's tensile strength.

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