Which mechanism enabled increased hull strength during 18th-century ship construction using 'diagonal bracing'?

💡 Explanation

When diagonal bracing was implemented, the load distribution mechanism improves hull strength because these timbers resist shearing forces, distributing stress efficiently across multiple frames. Therefore lateral stability increases, rather than merely warping prevention, buoyancy increases, or simpler repair, all achievable without diagonal implementation.

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