Which mechanical consequence occurred when early steam engines lacked sufficient structural support around the cylinder?

💡 Explanation

When early steam engines lacked support, cylinder deformation occurs because uneven thermal expansion caused warping exceeding material yield strength, leading to piston binding. Therefore cylinder warping results, rather than other failures which require exceeding pressure limits or thermal efficiency issues.

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