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Question 1 of 2707066636eec28f7522a1c51c649

Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the MODU side plating are called __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the MODU side plating are called __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Meaning of longitudinal vs transverse structural members in ship/MODU construction • Specific term for continuous fore‑and‑aft light stiffeners on shell or side plating • Difference between primary strength members and secondary/light stiffeners

💭 Think About

• Which option is normally used for lighter, more closely spaced, fore‑and‑aft stiffeners attached directly to the side shell plating? • Which terms in the choices are usually associated with heavier main framing or with transverse members rather than light longitudinal stiffeners? • On a MODU or ship, what are the side structural members called that run longitudinally along the plating to prevent buckling of the shell?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice commonly describes longitudinal (fore‑and‑aft) light stiffeners on shell/side plating in standard naval architecture terminology. • Eliminate any terms that typically refer to transverse members or to cut‑to‑fit pieces between longitudinals. • Check which term is most often used in plans and textbooks for light longitudinal shell stiffeners on the vessel’s sides.

Question 1 of 27070

Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the MODU side plating are called __________.

intercostals

stringers

side frames

side stiffeners

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