So I’m not English speaker so forgive me if I use the wrong terms. Why do barrels or casks (dunno the right term) have more concentrated hoops towards the end and not at the center?
I think it is about pressure but I do not fully understand why? Is this because when they are not placed on the side the highest pressure is below?
You can also explain like I’m 10 if you fin dir easier.
Thnak you!!!
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The pressure on the staves is greater as you move towards the ends of the barrel. It is as simple as that.
Interesting side note. You can tell the REALLY old barrels by the # of hoops. IF a barrel has 6 hoops, it is most likely pre-WW2 (and yes, I have seem them). They reduced the number to 4 as part of the rationing during the war.
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